birminghammail--2020-12-09--Every Villa transfer rumour ahead of January window as move 'proposed'

There is plenty of transfer chat around Aston Villa ahead of the re-opening of the transfer window in January .
Players are being linked in while there is also the usual chatter around some of Dean Smith 's top stars , with midfielder Douglas Luiz being mentioned again in the Italian press as a target for Juventus .
Douglas , it is being claimed today , has been 'proposed ' to Juve boss Andrea Pirlo as he looks for a long-term solution to the position he dominated in Turin .
Smith will be keen to keep hold of Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to add to his ranks in January with a finish in the Premier League 's European spots a very realistic prospect despite a run of four defeats in the last five matches .
Manchester United forgotten man Jesse Lingard is the latest name linked with Villa , the England international reportedly keen to reolve his long-term future in the New Year .
Villa have again been linked with a shock move for Manchester United forgotten man Lingard ahead of the January transfer window .
According to website TEAMtalk , the England international is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League sides while European teams are also said to be interested .
Villa have been name-checked in the report .
Leicester City , Everton , West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with a move for the former Birmingham City loanee .
Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers have also been credited with an interest in Lingard , who is out of contract with United in the summer .
Werder Bremen are ready to sell Milot Rashica in January should the winger recover from a thigh injury in time to join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director Frank Baumann confirmed the Bundesliga club 's stance in an interview with newspaper Weser Kurier on Wednesday after Rashica suffered a tendon injury in his left thigh in training .
The winger , heavily linked with Villa , was pictured leaving a training session on a golf buggy and is expected to be sidelined until the end of January .
Baumann had previously ruled out any departures in the New Year when asked about the upcoming window in general terms but has now seemingly made a U-turn , confirming the plan is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
French side Olympique Marseille have dropped out of the race for £20m-rated Villa transfer target Mohamed Simakan .
According to reports in France , Andre Villas-Boas has decided against his Marseille side making a move for the 20 year-old .
Simakan was linked with a move to Villa last month of the January transfer window , with European giants AC Milan , Borussia Dortmund and Lyon also said to be keen on the Strasbourg youngster .
Simakan , who is from Marseille , has been valued at around £20m by intermediary Francesco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Croatian international , who has been without a club since he left Qatari side Al-Duhail in July , has emerged as an option for Vigo ahead of Italian sides Benevento and Fiorentina .
Mandzukic , who spent four years at Juventus before departing for Al-Duhail last year , was linked with a move to Villa and Premier League rivals West Ham United toward the end of last month .
A free agent , he could sign at any time and does not need to put pen-to-paper on a deal with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thauvin admits his future could lie away from Marseille as he enters the final months of his contract with the Ligue 1 side .
The former Newcastle United player , who was part of France 's World Cup winning squad in 2018 , was linked with a return to the Premier League during the summer transfer window .
Aston Villa were among the clubs credited with an interest in the 27-year-old , who signed for Marseille initially on loan four years ago .
Thauvin ruled out a move away from the Stade Veledrome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Am I going to stay a Marseille player this season ?
Yes , I 've already answered that question . ''
Braga boss Carlos Carvalhal has suggested that striker Paulinho could be on the move .
Paulinho was linked with moves to Villa , Tottenham Hotspur , Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton before the summer window closed in October .
The 28 year-old scored 25 times in all competitions last season and signed a new five-year contract in October , committing his future to Braga .
Paulinho , who has scored twice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after nine matches this campaign , attracted interest from across Europe in the summer with Italian side Lazio also said to be keen .
Villa want to beat a host of clubs to the signature of Hoffenheim wonderkid Melayro Bogarde , according to reports in Germany .
The 18-year-old central defender , who can also play at right-back , made his senior debut in May when football resumed following the coronavirus lockdown .
He was linked with a move to Villa in the summer transfer window when fellow Dutch youngster Sil Swinkels completed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arnhem .
Bogarde stayed at Hoffenehim and having been a regular feature in Bundesliga squads this season , including a start against Wolfsburg earlier this month , he is attracting plenty of attention .
Villa captain Jack Grealish is well worth £100million because he would he improve any Premier League team 'dramatically ' .
That 's the view of talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham who was speaking after Villa reportedly placed a three-figure asking price on the playmaker to deter potential suitors .
Grealish has been in stunning form for Villa this season after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new five-year contract with the club in September .
He has five goals and as many assists to his name in just nine league appearances and elevated himself into Gareth Southgate 's England squad .
Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is a transfer target for Juventus , according to reports in Italy with website TuttoMercatoWeb doubling down on the rumour on Wednesday .
The Brazil international , 22 , has been in brilliant form for Villa this year , becoming a key player in the holding midfield role for Dean Smith .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glances from former club Manchester City after director of football Txiki Begiristain inserted a reported £25m buy-back clause in the deal which brought him to Villa Park in 2019 .
Reports in November suggesting City boss Pep Guardiola is primed to move for Douglas in the upcoming transfer window knowing his captain , 35-year-old Fernandinho , is set to leave the club next summer .
Club Brugge manager Philippe Clement has ruled out a move for Villa striker Mbwana Samatta .
Samatta , 27 , scored twice in 16 appearances for Villa following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Genk in January .
The striker joined Fenerbahce on an initial loan deal in September after Villa 's club-record deal for Ollie Watkins and the Turkish side have an option to make his stay permanent at the end of the season .
There have been rumours in Belgium and Turkey that Samatta could return to the country in January to link up with Clement , who was his manager at Genk between 2017 and 2019 .
Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has been linked with a move to Galatsaray ahead of the January transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Turkish press that Gala remain keen on the Zimbabwe international and are proposing a loan move for Nakamba , who has struggled for game-time this season and is said to be keen on getting regular football elsewhere .
Turkish publication Dirilis Postasi say Gala were keen on a move for Nakamba in the summer but were prohibited from making a move because they could not shift some of their players and they have been encouraged by the former Vitesse man 's desire for 'more chances ' .
Villa striker Mbwana Samatta made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fenerbahce in the summer while winger Trezeguet has also been heavily linked with a Villa Park departure to Turkey .

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Aston Villa have been linked with a clutch of players throughout the January transfer window.
But time is running out for them to make any more additions to their ranks.
The winter market ceases at 11pm on Monday evening with Villa 's only incoming this month a £14 million move for Olympique Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson.
The opportunity for Dean Smith 's side to sign Sanson was too good for Villa to pass up having seen Conor Hourihane depart the club on loan for Swansea City.
Other confirmed deals this month are the departures of Henri Lansbury and Frederic Guilbert, the pair joining Bristol City and Strasbourg respectively.
Striker Keinan Davis has been linked with a move away but whether he goes or not depends on whether Villa sign a striker to replace him.
With Wesley Moraes still out with a serious knee injury, Davis is the only back-up to first-choice centre-forward Ollie Watkins.
Here's a list of every player linked with Villa as the deadline approaches...
David Brooks
Villa have been linked with a sensational January transfer swoop for two of the Championship's top talents.
AFC Bournemouth winger David Brooks is said to be on a transfer wish list drawn up by Villa head coach Dean Smith which also includes Reading starlet Michael Olise reports the Mirror , BirminghamLive 's sister title.
Brooks is in his third campaign at Bournemouth having joined the south-coast club from Sheffield United for almost £12 million.
The Wales international, born in Warrington, finished off his development at the Blades having spent a decade at Manchester City's academy.
More HERE.
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Michael Olise
Villa have been linked with a potential move for Reading teenager Olise after his brilliant breakthrough season in the Championship.
The 19-year-old has started 18 of Reading's 24 Championship matches this season with the French native attracting Premier League suitors with Villa among those keeping tabs on the exciting forward.
Born near Cannes, southern France, Olise is an exciting teenager with huge potential. He grew up in Hammersmith, London, and was released from Chelsea before a short and unsuccessful spell in Man City's youth ranks before signing for Reading in July 2015.
He made his Royals under-18s debut in January 2018 and his first-team debut 14 months later in March 2019 at home to Leeds in the Championship aged just 17.
Full piece HERE.
Odsonne Edouard
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his side are yet to receive a bid for Odsonne Edouard during the January transfer window.
Edouard, 23, has long been linked with a move to the Premier League having excelled north of the border since his move from Paris Saint-Germain - initially on loan - in 2017.
Villa are among the clubs to be credited with an interest in the striker, who has scored 77 goals in 170 appearances for the Scottish Premiership side.
Edouard has also been touted for a move to Leicester City - who are managed by former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers - while West Ham United are believed to have weighed up making an approach for him this month.
More HERE.
Christian Eriksen
Villa were being tentatively linked with a move for former Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Eriksen.
Eriksen seems destined to depart Inter Milan this month only a year on from joining the Serie A club from Spurs, with the 103-cap Denmark international signing a four-and-a-half year deal at the San Siro.
However, with the playmaker restricted to only four starts for Antonio Conte's side he is being allowed to leave the club this month.
Eriksen has been linked with a shock move to Arsenal this month while Wolverhampton Wanderers have also been credited with an interest in the former Ajax man.
Full piece HERE.
Ross Barkley
Ross Barkley has enjoyed an impressive start to life at Villa since his move in September, leading to calls for the club to make his stay permanent next summer.
Barkley's arrival added a new dimension to Villa's midfield and his link-up play with Jack Grealish and Watkins has helped Smith's side to vital wins in the last few months.
The head coach has already confirmed there is no option to buy in the loan agreement meaning Chelsea are able to set their price for the England international.
Whether Villa will match the Stamford Bridge club's valuation remains to be seen.
More HERE.
Josh King
Villa have once again been linked with Joshua King, the Bournemouth forward who is eager to earn himself another Premier League opportunity.
While Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake and Ryan Fraser all remained in the top flight following the Cherries’ relegation last season, King was one player who stayed where he was.
The attacker has been playing recently after suffering an injury earlier in the campaign, but his only goals so far this term have come in the FA Cup.
The Norway international sees his contract with the Dorset outfit expire this coming summer, so there is a good chance that he could be on the move this month for fear of Bournemouth losing him for nothing at the end of the season.
Full piece HERE.
Milot Rashica
Milot Rashica appears set to finally seal a move away from Werder Bremen in the final stages of the January transfer window.
Villa held talks over signing him in September before diverting their attention to Bertrand Traore, who arrived in a £17m deal from Lyon.
It was claimed ahead of the window that Villa still view Rashica as a target but Dean Smith's side are not expected to reignite their interest.
Rashica also saw moves to Bundesliga sides RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen break down before the start of the season.
More HERE.
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Dele Alli
Some Aston Villa fans have proposed a move for Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Dele Alli ahead of the January transfer window.
Alli, according to the BBC , looks 'certain' to move on from Spurs in the New Year having fallen down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho.
Allihas been linked with a move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Villa fans have been discussing Alli's predicament on social media and some think their side should move for him.
Full piece HERE.
Florian Thauvin
Thauvin admits his future could lie away from Marseille as he enters the final months of his contract with the Ligue 1 side.
The former Newcastle United player, who was part of France's World Cup winning squad in 2018, was linked with a return to the Premier League during the summer transfer window.
Aston Villa were among the clubs credited with an interest in the 27-year-old, who signed for Marseille initially on loan four years ago.
Thauvin ruled out a move away from the Stade Veledrome then, telling the French press: “Am I going to stay a Marseille player this season? Yes, I've already answered that question."
More HERE.
Paulinho
Braga boss Carlos Carvalhal has suggested that striker Paulinho could be on the move.
Paulinho was linked with moves to Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolves and Everton before the summer window closed in October.
The 28 year-old scored 25 times in all competitions last season and signed a new five-year contract in October, committing his future to Braga.
Paulinho attracted interest from across Europe in the summer with Italian side Lazio also said to be keen.
Full piece HERE.
Melayro Bogarde
Villa want to beat a host of clubs to the signature of Hoffenheim wonderkid Melayro Bogarde, according to reports in Germany.
The 18-year-old central defender, who can also play at right-back, made his senior debut in May when football resumed following the coronavirus lockdown.
He was linked with a move to Villa in the summer transfer window when fellow Dutch youngster Sil Swinkels completed a move to the club from Vitesse Arnhem.
Bogarde stayed at Hoffenehim and having been a regular feature in Bundesliga squads this season, he is attracting plenty of attention.
More HERE.
Alex Teixeira
Villa are one of three clubs linked to forward Alex Teixeira by reports in the Spanish press.
Football website Fichajes reckons Villa, Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk are all interested in the Brazilian attacker.
The 31-year-old left Jiangsu Suning at the end of December, having scored ten goals in 20 appearances for the Chinese outfit, immediately sparking intense speculation about his future.
Although a move for the forward is very unlikely.
Full piece HERE.
Outgoings
Douglas Luiz
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is predicting an interesting summer for Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.
Douglas has been linked with a move to Serie A side Juventus and Manchester City, whom he joined Villa from in 2019, are also said to retain an interest in the Brazil international.
The 22 year-old has been in fine form since football returned after the first coronavirus lockdown, helping Villa survive an immediate relegation from the Premier League back to the Championship.
His displays in 2020-21 have earned him praise with Douglas securing a regular spot in Villa head coach Smith's midfield three this season alongside John McGinn and Ros Barkley, who is on loan from Chelsea.
More HERE.
Mbwana Samatta
Club Brugge manager Philippe Clement has ruled out a move for Villa striker Mbwana Samatta.
Samatta, 27, scored twice in 16 appearances for Villa following his move from Belgian Pro League side Genk in January.
The striker joined Fenerbahce on an initial loan deal in September after Villa's club-record deal for Ollie Watkins and the Turkish side have an option to make his stay permanent at the end of the season.
There have been rumours in Belgium and Turkey that Samatta could return to the country in January to link up with Clement, who was his manager at Genk between 2017 and 2019.
Full piece HERE.
Keinan Davis
Bristol City head coach Dean Holden has said Villa striker Keinan Davis will not be leaving Villa Park this month.
The Robins have been linked with a move for Davis, with BirminghamLive's sister title in the south-west, BristolLive, reporting that Holden is keen on a move for the centre-forward.
City's Championship rivals Swansea City, Preston North End, Derby County and Stoke City have also been credited with an interest in Davis, who signed a new contract with Villa earlier on this season.
Davis is Villa's only other fit striker, with Ollie Watkins leading the line for Smith's side.
More HERE.
Marvelous Nakamba
Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has been linked with a move to Turkish side Galatasaray and Spanish top tier outfit Valencia.
Claims have been made in the Turkish press that Gala remain keen on the Zimbabwe international and are proposing a loan move for Nakamba, who has struggled for game-time this season and is said to be keen on getting regular football elsewhere.
Turkish publication Dirilis Postasi say Gala were keen on a move for Nakamba in the summer but were prohibited from making a move because they could not shift some of their players and they have been encouraged by the former Vitesse man's desire for 'more chances'.
Villa striker Samatta made a loan move to Gala's rivals Fenerbahce in the summer and now Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are said to be keen on Nakamba.
Full piece HERE.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Aldi is making a change to baked beans - but only in the Midlands

Budget supermarket chain Aldi is getting rid of plastic-shrink wrap from multipacks of baked beans .
The move from the retailer , which is the fifth biggest supermarket chain in the country , is launching a trial in Midlands stores only .
The German retailer is committed to removing the wrap as part of the supermarket chain 's bid to further reduce plastic waste .
Budget supermarket Aldi , which opened its first UK store in Stechford in the early nineties , will remove the wrap from its four-pack of Corale Premium baked beans The plastic-free multi-buy offer is being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And if successful the trial will be rolled out across all stores , this will remove 156 tonnes of plastic per year .
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Richard Gorman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We are committed to reducing plastic and unnecessary packaging wherever possible , while still offering the highest-quality products at the lowest prices .
`` This trial offers customers the best of both worlds , allowing them to benefit from multipack prices without the plastic waste . ''
In July , Aldi announced new commitments to halve the volume of plastic packaging it uses by 2025 .
The commitment will see the supermarket remove 74,000 tonnes of plastic from use over the next five years .
Aldi is the fifth biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across Birmingham and throughout the far wider West Midlands region .
It has gone from strength to strength ever since it launched its first UK-based branch right here in Birmingham .

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Budget supermarket chain Aldi is getting rid of plastic-shrink wrap from multipacks of baked beans.
The move from the retailer, which is the fifth biggest supermarket chain in the country, is launching a trial in Midlands stores only.
The German retailer is committed to removing the wrap as part of the supermarket chain's bid to further reduce plastic waste.
Budget supermarket Aldi, which opened its first UK store in Stechford in the early nineties, will remove the wrap from its four-pack of Corale Premium baked beans
The plastic-free multi-buy offer is being trialled in 86 stores across the Midlands.
And if successful the trial will be rolled out across all stores, this will remove 156 tonnes of plastic per year.
Richard Gorman, Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi, said: “We are committed to reducing plastic and unnecessary packaging wherever possible, while still offering the highest-quality products at the lowest prices.
"This trial offers customers the best of both worlds, allowing them to benefit from multipack prices without the plastic waste."
In July, Aldi announced new commitments to halve the volume of plastic packaging it uses by 2025.
The commitment will see the supermarket remove 74,000 tonnes of plastic from use over the next five years.
Aldi is the fifth biggest supermarket chain in the country with branches across Birmingham and throughout the far wider West Midlands region.
It has gone from strength to strength ever since it launched its first UK-based branch right here in Birmingham.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Cunard suspends more cruise sailings as Covid restrictions continue

Cruise line Cunard has extended its suspension of sailings for two of its three ships .
Voyages are cancelled up to May 28 2021 for Queen Mary 2 and up to June 4 2021 for Queen Elizabeth .
Departures on Queen Victoria continue to be scheduled to resume on May 17 2021 .
Passengers with trips already booked will receive a 125 per cent future cruise credit available to use towards sailings until early 2023 or a refund .
Simon Palethorpe , Cunard president , said : “ Our extension to the pause in operations is the result of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and around the world and recognises the significant lead times to return to service , once those restrictions are lifted .
“ We are extremely sorry to be extending our pause in operations and for any disappointment this will cause .
`` We know how much careful consideration goes into planning a holiday and apologise that our guests now have to wait a little bit longer to travel once again with Cunard .
“ The tremendous response already to our 2022 voyages , put on sale just a few weeks ago , clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again with us .
We ’ re equally looking forward to the time when we can welcome back our guests .
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Cruise line Cunard has extended its suspension of sailings for two of its three ships.
Voyages are cancelled up to May 28 2021 for Queen Mary 2 and up to June 4 2021 for Queen Elizabeth.
Departures on Queen Victoria continue to be scheduled to resume on May 17 2021.
Passengers with trips already booked will receive a 125 per cent future cruise credit available to use towards sailings until early 2023 or a refund.
Simon Palethorpe, Cunard president, said: “Our extension to the pause in operations is the result of the ongoing restrictions on cruising in the UK and around the world and recognises the significant lead times to return to service, once those restrictions are lifted.
“We are extremely sorry to be extending our pause in operations and for any disappointment this will cause.
"We know how much careful consideration goes into planning a holiday and apologise that our guests now have to wait a little bit longer to travel once again with Cunard.
“The tremendous response already to our 2022 voyages, put on sale just a few weeks ago, clearly demonstrates our guests are eagerly anticipating travelling again with us. We’re equally looking forward to the time when we can welcome back our guests.”


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Fears children could buy alcohol from Digbeth food delivery firm

An application by a local food business to use food delivery apps should be refused , the police have said , over fears alcohol could be sold to children .
Jasper 's Catering Services , located in Digbeth , is seeking to 'extend the hours for the Sale of Alcohol ' , to operate from 11.00am until 10.00pm Monday to Sunday .
However , the application also states this alcohol would be for 'consumption off the premises only ' , meaning the company would be relying on food delivery apps to take orders and transport the food .
Writing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swallow , of West Midlands Police , said the use of food delivery apps to provide alcohol carries a risk , as there can be no guaranteed way of ensuring that no persons under the age of 18 are purchasing alcohol .
And he instead suggested that Jasper 's uses its own drivers , or instead waits 24 hours after any order of alcohol before dispatching it .
`` As alcohol is a key factor in numerous crimes away from licensed premises the control of its supply has to be fundamentally robust , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given due consideration to this business arrangement and I am not satisfied that this provides sufficient protections that alcohol will not be supplied to either children and young persons or people that are drunk .
`` Any alcohol that is supplied will be appropriated when the applicants hand it over to the delivery company .
`` The applicants will have no interaction with the ultimate customers , either at point of ordering or supply .
The food delivery companies personnel who take the order and supply the goods will be different .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ licensing objectives I have proposed to Jaspers that a condition be added to the license that either the products were delivered by staff employed by the company or that if delivery app companies were to be used then the delivery takes place at least twenty four hours after the order was placed .
This has been communicated to and explained to the company , however , it is not acceptable to them .
`` The lateness in the hours of operation increase the risk around drunkenness and children .
I would therefore wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the grounds of : • The prevention of crime and disorder The application will be heard next Monday ( Dec 14 ) .

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An application by a local food business to use food delivery apps should be refused, the police have said, over fears alcohol could be sold to children.
Jasper's Catering Services, located in Digbeth, is seeking to 'extend the hours for the Sale of Alcohol', to operate from 11.00am until 10.00pm Monday to Sunday.
However, the application also states this alcohol would be for 'consumption off the premises only', meaning the company would be relying on food delivery apps to take orders and transport the food.
Writing to Birmingham City Council's licensing department Mark Swallow, of West Midlands Police, said the use of food delivery apps to provide alcohol carries a risk, as there can be no guaranteed way of ensuring that no persons under the age of 18 are purchasing alcohol.
And he instead suggested that Jasper's uses its own drivers, or instead waits 24 hours after any order of alcohol before dispatching it.
"As alcohol is a key factor in numerous crimes away from licensed premises the control of its supply has to be fundamentally robust," he wrote.
"I have given due consideration to this business arrangement and I am not satisfied that this provides sufficient protections that alcohol will not be supplied to either children and young persons or people that are drunk.
"Any alcohol that is supplied will be appropriated when the applicants hand it over to the delivery company.
"The applicants will have no interaction with the ultimate customers, either at point of ordering or supply. The food delivery companies personnel who take the order and supply the goods will be different.
"To remove the concerns and achieve the licensing objectives I have proposed to Jaspers that a condition be added to the license that either the products were delivered by staff employed by the company or that if delivery app companies were to be used then the delivery takes place at least twenty four hours after the order was placed. This has been communicated to and explained to the company, however, it is not acceptable to them.
"The lateness in the hours of operation increase the risk around drunkenness and children. I would therefore wish to raise an objection to the application based on the grounds of:
The prevention of crime and disorder
The protection of children
The prevention of public nuisance."
The application will be heard next Monday (Dec 14).


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Nuno's ruthless comment clears up Cutrone and Wolves claims

When Patrick Cutrone joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2019 he was one of the hottest prospects in Italian football .
He was 21 at the time , already had an Italy cap under his belt and there were comparisons being made between him and his boyhood hero Filippo Inzaghi .
Cutrone was effectively forced out of AC Milan and there were rumours that he wasn ’ t all together keen on the idea of moving to England , hence why it took an age for Wolves to seal an £18million deal .
Some supporters would have taken exception to the noises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves welcomed him into their Pack .
Cutrone was idolised before he had even scored a goal in old gold with a chant about pizza and pasta played on repeat as Wolves fans lined the streets of Turin in late August .
When he did finally score a meaningful goal - a clinching strike against West Ham last December - there were tears all around Molineux .
Cutrone was crying and those who ’ d taken him to their hearts had too become emotional wrecks .
But only a few short weeks after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career was over .
He was loaned to Fiorentina and the intention from all parties was for him to stay there .
Cutrone had only started three Premier League games for Wolves and appeared off the bench in a further nine to accumulate a grand total of 295 minutes .
Some believed Cutrone hadn ’ t been given a fair chance but Nuno Espirito Santo ruthlessly disagreed .
Speaking at the beginning of the January transfer window earlier this year , Nuno said : “ Cutrone has had , I believe in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a row .
He had a lot of moments .
They are the chances you will gain .
“ Every player needs to compete at the right moments , when we decide it is the right moment for him to compete .
“ I wish I could give him more but the competition is so hard that sometimes you just do n't look at that aspect .
Fortunately for us I think we made a lot of good decisions and achieved a lot of good things.
” The deal which took Cutrone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was expected to play a certain number of Serie A games during the 18-month loan for an obligation to be triggered within the contract .
That hasn ’ t happened yet and there are now suggestions that Fiorentina don ’ t want Cutrone after all .
La Viola manager Cesare Prandelli hasn ’ t handed Cutrone a single start since his appointment in November and recently conceded that any player who is not happy in Florence can leave .
Cutrone ’ s fortunes prior to Prandelli ’ s arrival weren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tally of five goals in 33 appearances for his loan club .
Italian duo Bologna and Parma are reportedly keen on signing Cutrone in January - a situation Wolves will be watching with intrigue .
There is even a far-fetched scenario where Cutrone could return to Wolves .
He has been touted as an option to help Wolves navigate their way forward without Raul Jimenez - who is recovering from a fractured skull for the time being .
But how realistic is that ?
While it might arouse the football romantics , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strolling back through Compton ’ s doors and picking up where he left off .
Firstly because he isn ’ t a fan of life outside of Italy and secondly due to the particularly scathing quote he gave shortly after his exit .
Remember that ?
“ I went to Wolverhampton with a lot of enthusiasm , ” he said .
“ The fans loved me , they dedicated a chant to me .
In the end , I scored three goals from few minutes played , but I found a manager who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Water has flown under the bridge since Cutrone ’ s departure and that isn ’ t the sort of comment you ’ re likely to come back from where Nuno is concerned .

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When Patrick Cutrone joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2019 he was one of the hottest prospects in Italian football.
He was 21 at the time, already had an Italy cap under his belt and there were comparisons being made between him and his boyhood hero Filippo Inzaghi.
Cutrone was effectively forced out of AC Milan and there were rumours that he wasn’t all together keen on the idea of moving to England, hence why it took an age for Wolves to seal an £18million deal.
Some supporters would have taken exception to the noises coming from Cutrone’s camp but Wolves welcomed him into their Pack.
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Cutrone was idolised before he had even scored a goal in old gold with a chant about pizza and pasta played on repeat as Wolves fans lined the streets of Turin in late August.
When he did finally score a meaningful goal - a clinching strike against West Ham last December - there were tears all around Molineux. Cutrone was crying and those who’d taken him to their hearts had too become emotional wrecks.
But only a few short weeks after that goal, Cutrone’s Wolves career was over. He was loaned to Fiorentina and the intention from all parties was for him to stay there.
Cutrone had only started three Premier League games for Wolves and appeared off the bench in a further nine to accumulate a grand total of 295 minutes.
Some believed Cutrone hadn’t been given a fair chance but Nuno Espirito Santo ruthlessly disagreed.
Speaking at the beginning of the January transfer window earlier this year, Nuno said: “Cutrone has had, I believe in the beginning of the season, five games in a row. He had a lot of moments. They are the chances you will gain.
“Every player needs to compete at the right moments, when we decide it is the right moment for him to compete.
“I wish I could give him more but the competition is so hard that sometimes you just don't look at that aspect. Fortunately for us I think we made a lot of good decisions and achieved a lot of good things.”
The deal which took Cutrone to Fiorentina is a complicated one. He was expected to play a certain number of Serie A games during the 18-month loan for an obligation to be triggered within the contract.
That hasn't happened and Fiorentina are now looking to cut short Cutrone's stay. La Viola manager Cesare Prandelli hasn’t handed Cutrone a single start since his appointment in November and recently conceded that any player who is not happy in Florence can leave.
Cutrone’s fortunes prior to Prandelli’s arrival weren’t much better with the striker boasting a tally of five goals in 34 appearances for his loan club.
Fiorentina's director of football Daniele Pradè has called on Wolves to help find a solution to Cutrone's problem.
Speaking to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Pradè said: “Regarding Cutrone, Patrick is 22 and wants to find space to continue his growth. We can’t guarantee it, therefore we need to be good at finding a solution together, Wolverhampton included."
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There is even a far-fetched scenario where Cutrone could return to Wolves. He has been touted as an option to help Wolves navigate their way forward without Raul Jimenez - who is recovering from a fractured skull for the time being.
But how realistic is that? While it might arouse the football romantics, it’s incredibly hard to envisage Cutrone strolling back through Compton’s doors and picking up where he left off.
Firstly because he isn’t a fan of life outside of Italy and secondly due to the particularly scathing quote he gave shortly after his exit. Remember that?
“I went to Wolverhampton with a lot of enthusiasm,” he said. “The fans loved me, they dedicated a chant to me. In the end, I scored three goals from few minutes played, but I found a manager who preferred to rely on his loyalists.”
Water has flown under the bridge since Cutrone’s departure and that isn’t the sort of comment you’re likely to come back from where Nuno is concerned.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Hungry Solihull families will get food vouchers over Christmas

Thousands of Solihull families entitled to free school meals will receive now food vouchers to use over the Christmas holidays .
Details of the borough 's winter support scheme - to be launched this week - were set out at last night 's full council meeting .
The government had previously confirmed Solihull Council would receive a £565,838 slice of the Covid Winter Grant Scheme .
The lion 's share of the cash - £252,000 - will provide the supermarket vouchers for up to 8,400 pupils .
A £170 million package is being shared out among local authorities , following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a lack of support for low-income households over October half-term .
At the time Conservative-run Solihull Council also faced criticism for failing to follow the example of other town halls and run its own local voucher scheme .
A fresh row was expected in the run-up to the Christmas break , but ministers bowed to pressure and announced extra funding last month .
Deputy leader Karen Grinsell has now confirmed local plans and said Solihull was keen to `` target the most vulnerable residents '' during the months ahead .
`` Next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to families with children who we know are currently entitled to free school meals , '' she said .
`` The e-voucher will provide each child with £30 for food and essential items over the Christmas school holidays . ''
It has been confirmed no-one will need to apply for the scheme , with e-vouchers being issued automatically .
The council will also be extending its current discretionary crisis scheme to help `` anyone else struggling this winter '' with the likes of food and fuel bills .
Anyone who is looking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call Solihull Connect on 0121 704 8100 .
Cllr Grinsell said further funding and guidance for setting up holiday activity and food programmes was set to be announced by government in the new year .
Locally the council intends to work with voluntary and community groups and schools in putting arrangements in place across 2021 .
The school meals row erupted in October , with the government accused of failing to support the poorest households .
A campaign to highlight the issue was spearheaded by the Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier in the year .
But the Prime Minister failed to budge before schools broke up , leaving individual areas to organise their own response .
Across the borough , charities and businesses scrambled to help , with offers to dish out food packs and hot meals to families in difficulties .
The council had pointed those in need to its Here2Help page but was accused of falling short in its response when compared to other authorities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton .
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service at the time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food poverty locally was often overlooked .
In his ward - one of the most deprived in the borough - the Rainbow Alliance is among the community groups which has mobilised to help those in need during the pandemic .
A food bank was also launched in neighbouring Chelmsley Wood in the early months of the Covid-19 crisis , following concerns from two friends that many households were struggling to make ends meet .

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Thousands of Solihull families entitled to free school meals will now receive food vouchers to use over the Christmas holidays.
Details of the borough's winter support scheme - to be launched this week - were set out at last night's full council meeting.
The government had previously confirmed Solihull Council would receive a £565,838 slice of the Covid Winter Grant Scheme.
The lion's share of the cash - £252,000 - will provide the supermarket vouchers for up to 8,400 pupils.
A £170 million package is being shared out among local authorities, following a high-profile campaign - citing concerns there was a lack of support for low-income households over October half-term.
At the time Conservative-run Solihull Council also faced criticism for failing to follow the example of other town halls and run its own local voucher scheme.
A fresh row was expected in the run-up to the Christmas break, but ministers bowed to pressure and announced extra funding last month.
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Deputy leader Karen Grinsell has now confirmed local plans and said Solihull was keen to "target the most vulnerable residents" during the months ahead.
"Next week we will be sending out e-vouchers to families with children who we know are currently entitled to free school meals," she said.
"The e-voucher will provide each child with £30 for food and essential items over the Christmas school holidays."
It has been confirmed no-one will need to apply for the scheme, with e-vouchers being issued automatically.
The council will also be extending its current discretionary crisis scheme to help "anyone else struggling this winter" with the likes of food and fuel bills.
Anyone who is looking to access the help being made available should call Solihull Connect on 0121 704 8100.
Cllr Grinsell said further funding and guidance for setting up holiday activity and food programmes was set to be announced by government in the new year.
Locally the council intends to work with voluntary and community groups and schools in putting arrangements in place across 2021.
The school meals row erupted in October, with the government accused of failing to support the poorest households.
A campaign to highlight the issue was spearheaded by the Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford - who had already won key concessions earlier in the year.
But the Prime Minister failed to budge before schools broke up, leaving individual areas to organise their own response.
Across the borough, charities and businesses scrambled to help, with offers to dish out food packs and hot meals to families in difficulties.
The council had pointed those in need to its Here2Help page but was accused of falling short in its response when compared to other authorities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service at the time, Cllr Marcus Brain said the scale of food poverty locally was often overlooked.
In his ward - one of the most deprived in the borough - the Rainbow Alliance is among the community groups which has mobilised to help those in need during the pandemic.
A food bank was also launched in neighbouring Chelmsley Wood in the early months of the Covid-19 crisis, following concerns from two friends that many households were struggling to make ends meet.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Tamworth 'moving in the right direction' - optimism ahead of tier 3 review

Tamworth is `` moving in the right direction '' with its Covid-19 lead `` cautiously optimistic '' ahead of the Government ’ s tier 3 review next week .
The town ’ s seven-day case rate is now the lowest in Staffordshire , having dropped to below 150 .
Coun Jeremy Oates said : `` Case rates are falling and they are continuing to fall quite rapidly .
Tamworth is now the lowest in the county on the seven-day case rate - 147.3 .
It is way down .
The last time our rate was this low was October 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a steep angle and I am pleasantly surprised at how quickly we have got it down ; obviously I am very pleased we have .
“ It is levelling off a little bit and not falling as quickly elsewhere in the county but there could be a number of reasons for that .
`` The number of people using hospitals has fallen and our testing positivity rate is falling as well so we are detecting fewer positive cases per 100,000 tests than we were before .
Everything is looking good , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are way below where we were when we went into lockdown , we have less than half the number of cases we had on November 5 , and way below when we went into tier two .
`` People are conforming to restrictions .
I was in the town centre the other day and walked through the market and people were wearing masks outdoors , and where they haven ’ t been told they have to , but were doing it anyway .
`` There is something to be said about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and done that extra bit and I think we are seeing the rewards .
`` I am very proud and I would encourage people to continue to do this and to get tested when we have testing available , especially if in hotspot areas .
Amington and Glascote are the current hotspot areas .
`` I would say I am cautiously optimistic .
The tiers will be reviewed next week by Government .
We are hopeful we are going in the right direction but we simply do not know what the outcome will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a weekly basis , putting together cases and we are lobbying all the time - for the tiers to be in the shape we want them , for extra support for businesses and vulnerable families , for a vaccine centre in Tamworth when that is up to speed and for more testing .
`` Next week we will be putting our position forward and asking for improvements .
`` I am not going to lie - we have still a long journey to go before we are in the clear but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the right direction . ''

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Tamworth is "moving in the right direction" with its Covid-19 lead "cautiously optimistic" ahead of the Government’s tier 3 review next week.
The town’s seven-day case rate is now the lowest in Staffordshire, having dropped to below 150.
Coun Jeremy Oates said: "Case rates are falling and they are continuing to fall quite rapidly. Tamworth is now the lowest in the county on the seven-day case rate - 147.3. It is way down. The last time our rate was this low was October 17.
"Rates are falling at quite a steep angle and I am pleasantly surprised at how quickly we have got it down; obviously I am very pleased we have.
“It is levelling off a little bit and not falling as quickly elsewhere in the county but there could be a number of reasons for that.
"The number of people using hospitals has fallen and our testing positivity rate is falling as well so we are detecting fewer positive cases per 100,000 tests than we were before. Everything is looking good, we are heading in the right direction.
"We are way below where we were when we went into lockdown, we have less than half the number of cases we had on November 5, and way below when we went into tier two.
"People are conforming to restrictions. I was in the town centre the other day and walked through the market and people were wearing masks outdoors, and where they haven’t been told they have to, but were doing it anyway.
"There is something to be said about how the people of Tamworth have stepped up and done that extra bit and I think we are seeing the rewards.
"I am very proud and I would encourage people to continue to do this and to get tested when we have testing available, especially if in hotspot areas. Amington and Glascote are the current hotspot areas.
"I would say I am cautiously optimistic. The tiers will be reviewed next week by Government. We are hopeful we are going in the right direction but we simply do not know what the outcome will be.
"We are constantly, on a weekly basis, putting together cases and we are lobbying all the time - for the tiers to be in the shape we want them, for extra support for businesses and vulnerable families, for a vaccine centre in Tamworth when that is up to speed and for more testing.
"Next week we will be putting our position forward and asking for improvements.
"I am not going to lie - we have still a long journey to go before we are in the clear but we are showing some significant signs of moving in the right direction."


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Zara Tindall pregnant with third child, husband Mike announces

Mike Tindall has announced wife Zara Tindall , the Queen 's grand-daughter , is pregnant with their third child .
The former England Rugby star spoke about the good news on the podcast he co-hosts The Good , The Bad & The Rugby , saying : `` It 's been a good week for me , had a little scan last week - third Tindall on its way . ''
Lena is pronounced Lay-na - and the baby 's second name honours Zara 's grandmother the Queen .
The newest addition to the royal family is a younger sister to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zara said the couple were `` very happy '' .
The happy announcement comes after the couple faced heartbreak when Zara suffered a miscarriage just before Christmas in 2016 .
When Zara - daughter of the Princess Royal - was born in 1981 , she had no right to a title , being born down the female line as the offspring of a daughter of a sovereign .
Zara , a champion equestrian rider who won a team silver in the London 2012 Olympics , and former England rugby player Tindall have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edinburgh in July 2011 .

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Mike Tindall has announced wife Zara Tindall, the Queen's grand-daughter, is pregnant with their third child.
The former England Rugby star spoke about the good news on the podcast he co-hosts The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, saying: "It's been a good week for me, had a little scan last week - third Tindall on its way."
The pair welcomed baby daughter Lena Elizabeth in 2018.
Lena is pronounced Lay-na - and the baby's second name honours Zara's grandmother the Queen.
The newest addition to the royal family is a younger sister to six-year-old Mia Tindall.
A spokeswoman for Zara said the couple were "very happy".
The happy announcement comes after the couple faced heartbreak when Zara suffered a miscarriage just before Christmas in 2016.
When Zara - daughter of the Princess Royal - was born in 1981, she had no right to a title, being born down the female line as the offspring of a daughter of a sovereign.
Zara, a champion equestrian rider who won a team silver in the London 2012 Olympics, and former England rugby player Tindall have been together for 17 years and married in Edinburgh in July 2011.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Sheffield Utd transfer decision opens door for Aston Villa swoop

Sheffield United appear to have opened the door for Aston Villa to reignite their transfer interest in Reading playmaker John Swift .
Chris Wilder has ruled out the prospect of making any permanent moves in the New Year to boost his struggling Blades side , who are bottom of the Premier League with one point from 11 games so far leaving them six points from safety .
United and Villa were both linked with moves for Swift in the summer but neither side opted to sign the former Chelsea man .
Instead , Villa strengthened their midfield with the arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues and added Bertrand Traore to squad as another option on the wing .
YorkshireLive reports that Wilder was tipped to revive his interest in Swift but the Blades boss will now look to add players on loan in January .
`` There are conversations , '' he said .
`` There wo n't be permanent transfers .
There will be loans .
There have been discussions through agents who represent players and through clubs as well .
`` It 's a fluid situation , as you can imagine .
I 'd like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be putting my recommendations to the board . ''
So , could Villa make a move for Swift ?
Unfortunately for the playmaker , he 's been out injured a lot this season and has only made two appearances .
Sidelined with a hamstring problem since the second game of the season , Swift is expected back before the New Year .
Reading , who are gunning for promotion back to the Premier League , will want to keep hold of the former Brentford man for the second half of the Championship campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Championship to sign unproven top flight pair Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins in the summer , are well-stocked in midfield but injury to Ross Barkley has underlined the importance of having strength in depth .
Swift might be one to watch in January , with the player heading into the final 18 months of his contract .

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Sheffield United appear to have opened the door for Aston Villa to reignite their transfer interest in Reading playmaker John Swift.
Chris Wilder has ruled out the prospect of making any permanent moves in the New Year to boost his struggling Blades side, who are bottom of the Premier League with one point from 11 games so far leaving them six points from safety.
United and Villa were both linked with moves for Swift in the summer but neither side opted to sign the former Chelsea man.
Instead, Villa strengthened their midfield with the arrival of Ross Barkley on loan from the Blues and added Bertrand Traore to squad as another option on the wing.
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YorkshireLive reports that Wilder was tipped to revive his interest in Swift but the Blades boss will now look to add players on loan in January.
"There are conversations," he said. "There won't be permanent transfers. There will be loans. There have been discussions through agents who represent players and through clubs as well.
"It's a fluid situation, as you can imagine. I'd like to use both loans. I'll be putting my recommendations to the board."
So, could Villa make a move for Swift?
Unfortunately for the playmaker, he's been out injured a lot this season and has only made two appearances.
Sidelined with a hamstring problem since the second game of the season, Swift is expected back before the New Year.
Reading, who are gunning for promotion back to the Premier League, will want to keep hold of the former Brentford man for the second half of the Championship campaign.
Villa, who dipped into the Championship to sign unproven top flight pair Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins in the summer, are well-stocked in midfield but injury to Ross Barkley has underlined the importance of having strength in depth.
Swift might be one to watch in January, with the player heading into the final 18 months of his contract.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas trees is not Lidl or Asda

It ’ s the most wonderful time of the year , where we can add that little bit of extra festive sparkle to our lives .
And with reports of Christmas tree sales increasing by 24 % compared to this time last year , it ’ s the perfect time to get the tinsel out .
What is more , Aldi predicts a sell-out year for its British grown Christmas trees .
Plus , shoppers can rejoice with the recent news that Aldi is the cheapest place to grab Christmas trees this year as confirmed by Which ?
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Aldi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Firs , shining above the likes of Homebase , Tesco , Ikea , Asda and Sainsbury 's , with trees starting at just £14.99 - half the price of the equivalent offering from Waitrose .
In addition , Aldi was recently crowned cheapest supermarket by Which ?
for the fourth month in a row .
Aldi ’ s British grown Christmas trees are perfect to enjoy the festive aroma that only a fresh tree can give households .
Grown on a plantation in Scotland , only the best are selected and brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s commitment to planting three more Christmas trees for each one cut down .
The supermarket has a selection of Christmas trees available big or small , so whether you ’ ve got space to spare or looking for something to fill the festive corner , Aldi has the perfect cut or pot-grown tree for your home this Christmas .
Christmas trees are all available in stores now , with Aldi operating branches across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region .

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, where we can add that little bit of extra festive sparkle to our lives.
And with reports of Christmas tree sales increasing by 24% compared to this time last year, it’s the perfect time to get the tinsel out.
What is more, Aldi predicts a sell-out year for its British grown Christmas trees.
Plus, shoppers can rejoice with the recent news that Aldi is the cheapest place to grab Christmas trees this year as confirmed by Which?.
Aldi topped the list for the cheapest Nordman Firs, shining above the likes of Homebase, Tesco, Ikea, Asda and Sainsbury's, with trees starting at just £14.99 - half the price of the equivalent offering from Waitrose.
In addition, Aldi was recently crowned cheapest supermarket by Which? for the fourth month in a row.
Aldi’s British grown Christmas trees are perfect to enjoy the festive aroma that only a fresh tree can give households.
Grown on a plantation in Scotland, only the best are selected and brought to the hands of shoppers, with Aldi’s commitment to planting three more Christmas trees for each one cut down.
The supermarket has a selection of Christmas trees available big or small, so whether you’ve got space to spare or looking for something to fill the festive corner, Aldi has the perfect cut or pot-grown tree for your home this Christmas.
Christmas trees are all available in stores now, with Aldi operating branches across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--'It's like the new German Market' - fury over crowds that led to food cabins axe

Families told of their shock as huge crowds descended on a Midland beauty spot - in scenes compared to Birmingham 's hugely-popular German Market .
Visitors looking for a `` Christmas fix '' triggered the closure of Cannock Chase 's annual festive food cabin s , with the crowds leading to fears over coronavirus rule breaches .
Forestry England drafted in extra staff to help cope with an already-high volume of visitors last weekend , while police urged drivers to park safely and tweeted of `` dangerous offences '' .
Horrified members of the public took to social media , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'unnaceptable scenes ' on the Cannock Chase Fores t - Forestry England Facebook page .
The organisation said it did not know of a viral Facebook post which `` promoted the cabins as an attraction in their own right '' , attracting visitors to a `` Christmas market that was not there '' .
Naddy Onions blasted : `` First time in ten years we haven ’ t got our tree from you .
Diabolical scenes on Sunday .
We sadly took the decision to abandon the family tradition we always look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It was not safe and a lot of people weren ’ t even trying to act in a safe manner .
Such a shame . ''
Zoë Braycotton commented : `` This is unfortunate but after witnessing the scenes both Saturday and Sunday with parking on the main roads and across junctions , people using the road as a walkway with push chairs and dogs I think the right decision was made .
It was extremely dangerous . ''
Deb Lyon agreed : `` Passed though Birches Valley , was gobsmacked at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road with pushchairs and little ones it was pitch black .
Drove through this morning could not believe the amount of litter that 's been left , such a shame . ''
Others were stunned the cabins were even allowed to open .
Writing after it was revealed they were to shut , Melanie Jones posted : `` Undoubtedly the right decision but can ’ t believe it was allowed to go ahead in the first place . ''
Mark Williams slammed : `` Mind-boggling decision to add these stalls to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment . ''
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Paul Picard said : `` Correct decision but do n't understand why you went ahead in a tier three area anyway to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wall what would happen . ''
Steve Wollaston tweeted : `` Went to get a Christmas tree in the middle of Cannock Chase today .
Should have been effortless .
A mini food stall village meant it was pandemic disaster waiting to happen .
`` Queues everywhere .
Social distancing out the window .
Left quick .
We got one .
Just didn ’ t hang about .
Honestly , was appalling .
It ’ s like it ’ s the new German Market . ''
A spokeswoman for Forestry England said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chase Forest are something that have been on site each Christmas for quite a few years now .
`` We knew we would have extra visitors on site buying Christmas trees , and these cabins are intended as a place for these people to be able to get refreshments – which we thought was particularly important this year in light of the record visitor numbers we are already receiving , to help support the on-site café who are already working incredibly hard to meet visitor demand .
`` Unfortunately , some people seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Christmas Market , which meant we received far higher visitor numbers than could possibly have been predicted .
`` The team at Cannock Chase Forest had worked really hard to put measures in to place to manage the additional visitors we were expecting , and we had been very careful to do minimal publicity for our Christmas Tree sales partner in order that the site wouldn ’ t become overwhelmed .
`` However , we are now aware of a Facebook post that was promoting the festive food cabins as an attraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viral and resulted in lots of people coming to the site for a Christmas Market that simply wasn ’ t there .
`` Therefore we felt the only course of action available to us was to close the festive food cabins . ''

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Families told of their shock as huge crowds descended on a Midland beauty spot - in scenes compared to Birmingham's hugely-popular German Market.
Visitors looking for a "Christmas fix" triggered the closure of Cannock Chase's annual festive food cabin s, with the crowds leading to fears over coronavirus rule breaches.
Forestry England drafted in extra staff to help cope with an already-high volume of visitors last weekend, while police urged drivers to park safely and tweeted of "dangerous offences".
Horrified members of the public took to social media, to speak of their shock at the 'unnaceptable scenes' on the Cannock Chase Fores t - Forestry England Facebook page.
The organisation said it did not know of a viral Facebook post which "promoted the cabins as an attraction in their own right", attracting visitors to a "Christmas market that was not there".
Naddy Onions blasted: "First time in ten years we haven’t got our tree from you. Diabolical scenes on Sunday. We sadly took the decision to abandon the family tradition we always look forward to and leave and go elsewhere.
"It was not safe and a lot of people weren’t even trying to act in a safe manner. Such a shame."
Zoë Braycotton commented: "This is unfortunate but after witnessing the scenes both Saturday and Sunday with parking on the main roads and across junctions, people using the road as a walkway with push chairs and dogs I think the right decision was made. It was extremely dangerous."
Deb Lyon agreed: "Passed though Birches Valley, was gobsmacked at the double-parked cars and people walking in the road with pushchairs and little ones it was pitch black. Drove through this morning could not believe the amount of litter that's been left, such a shame."
Others were stunned the cabins were even allowed to open. Writing after it was revealed they were to shut, Melanie Jones posted: "Undoubtedly the right decision but can’t believe it was allowed to go ahead in the first place."
Mark Williams slammed: "Mind-boggling decision to add these stalls to an area already totally saturated with visitors at the moment."
Paul Picard said: "Correct decision but don't understand why you went ahead in a tier three area anyway to be honest as it was written on the wall what would happen."
Steve Wollaston tweeted: "Went to get a Christmas tree in the middle of Cannock Chase today. Should have been effortless. A mini food stall village meant it was pandemic disaster waiting to happen.
"Queues everywhere. Social distancing out the window. Left quick. We got one. Just didn’t hang about. Honestly, was appalling. It’s like it’s the new German Market."
A spokeswoman for Forestry England said: "The festive food cabins at Cannock Chase Forest are something that have been on site each Christmas for quite a few years now.
"We knew we would have extra visitors on site buying Christmas trees, and these cabins are intended as a place for these people to be able to get refreshments – which we thought was particularly important this year in light of the record visitor numbers we are already receiving, to help support the on-site café who are already working incredibly hard to meet visitor demand.
"Unfortunately, some people seemed to incorrectly label these refreshment cabins as a Christmas Market, which meant we received far higher visitor numbers than could possibly have been predicted.
"The team at Cannock Chase Forest had worked really hard to put measures in to place to manage the additional visitors we were expecting, and we had been very careful to do minimal publicity for our Christmas Tree sales partner in order that the site wouldn’t become overwhelmed.
"However, we are now aware of a Facebook post that was promoting the festive food cabins as an attraction in their own right, which went viral and resulted in lots of people coming to the site for a Christmas Market that simply wasn’t there.
"Therefore we felt the only course of action available to us was to close the festive food cabins."


birminghammail--2020-12-09--The £5.99 Aldi product being compared to £17 designer version

Aldi is one of the most popular retailers in Birmingham - ever since its first UK store opened right here in the city back in the early 1990s .
The German retailer has a legion of loyal customers and is the fifth biggest supermarket in the UK .
It has gone from strength to strength with new branches popping open seemingly everywhere over the past few years .
It is renowned for everything from its budget friendly prices to its Specialbuys , reports The Liverpool ECHO .
And now the chain has confirmed its much-loved in-demand special buy will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
The Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser set is in Aldi stores now but you will need to be quick as the product has been known to completely sell out .
Shoppers have previously compared the cleanser to the £17 Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser .
Aldi 's gift set contains four 75ml cleansers suitable for all skin types and an organic muslin cloth .
It 's priced at £5.99 and is available as one of its Specialbuys , meaning once they ’ re gone , they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hot Cloth Cleanser for an overall cleanse and Rose Hot Cloth Cleanser which clarifies and purifies the skin .
It also includes Pink Clay Hot Cloth Cleanser , which draws out impurities and Vitamin C Hot Cloth Cleanser , which brightens and awakens skin .
Aldi continues to open new stores across the West Midlands and has become one of the country 's top six supermarkets .
It is typically viewed as a rival of Lidl , but its market share continues to increase , with Which ?
recently revealing it as the @ @ @ @ @

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Aldi is one of the most popular retailers in Birmingham - ever since its first UK store opened right here in the city back in the early 1990s.
The German retailer has a legion of loyal customers and is the fifth biggest supermarket in the UK.
It has gone from strength to strength with new branches popping open seemingly everywhere over the past few years.
It is renowned for everything from its budget friendly prices to its Specialbuys, reports The Liverpool ECHO.
And now the chain has confirmed its much-loved in-demand special buy will be back on shelves for the festive season this year.
The Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser set is in Aldi stores now but you will need to be quick as the product has been known to completely sell out.
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Shoppers have previously compared the cleanser to the £17 Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser.
Aldi's gift set contains four 75ml cleansers suitable for all skin types and an organic muslin cloth. It's priced at £5.99 and is available as one of its Specialbuys, meaning once they’re gone, they’re gone.
The set includes the Original Hot Cloth Cleanser for an overall cleanse and Rose Hot Cloth Cleanser which clarifies and purifies the skin.
It also includes Pink Clay Hot Cloth Cleanser, which draws out impurities and Vitamin C Hot Cloth Cleanser, which brightens and awakens skin.
Aldi continues to open new stores across the West Midlands and has become one of the country's top six supermarkets.
It is typically viewed as a rival of Lidl, but its market share continues to increase, with Which? recently revealing it as the country's cheapest supermarket.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Petition for government to create minister for hospitality backed by 52,000

52,000 people have signed an online petition for the government to create a Minister for Hospitality in the wake of the coronavirus crisis .
The Change.org petition has been backed by thousands after it was set up in the wake of the lockdown tier system amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The petition tells people `` the UK hospitality industry is responsible for around 3 million jobs '' .
It helps generate `` £130bn in activity , resulting in £38bn in taxation yet , unlike the Arts or Sports , does not have a dedicated Minister , '' according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are asking that a Minister for Hospitality be created for the current , and successive governments . ''
The government has responded , saying : `` Responsibility for the hospitality sector is shared by Ministers in the Departments for Business , Energy & Industrial Strategy , and Digital , Culture , Media & Sport . ''
The hospitality industry should not be scapegoated during the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath , a minister has said .
Labour 's Kate Hollern ( Blackburn ) said her wet pub-owning constituent described the £1,000 one-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face '' .
She told MPs : `` I ask the minister , did he pop the figure out of the air and does ( Mr Scully 's ) department think that £1,000 will really be able to save our pubs and , in turn , our high streets ? ''
Business minister Paul Scully replied : `` Wet-led pubs have a particular issue where they are not offering food and £1,000 does n't go far enough in itself , but it does go alongside the other payments - the forbearance on rent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place until the end of the year , business rates relief . ''
He added : `` Look , I will continue to work with the hospitality sector and it is important to say , as she said , that hospitality should not be scapegoated because they have done so much work to make sure that they can offer a Covid-19 secure and warm welcome to their customers . ''

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52,000 people have signed an online petition for the government to create a Minister for Hospitality in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
The Change.org petition has been backed by thousands after it was set up in the wake of the lockdown tier system amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The petition tells people "the UK hospitality industry is responsible for around 3 million jobs".
It helps generate "£130bn in activity, resulting in £38bn in taxation yet, unlike the Arts or Sports, does not have a dedicated Minister," according to the petition.
The petition adds: "We are asking that a Minister for Hospitality be created for the current, and successive governments."
The government has responded, saying: "Responsibility for the hospitality sector is shared by Ministers in the Departments for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, and Digital, Culture, Media & Sport."
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The hospitality industry should not be scapegoated during the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath, a minister has said.
Labour's Kate Hollern (Blackburn) said her wet pub-owning constituent described the £1,000 one-time grant as "a slap in the face".
She told MPs: "I ask the minister, did he pop the figure out of the air and does (Mr Scully's) department think that £1,000 will really be able to save our pubs and, in turn, our high streets?"
Business minister Paul Scully replied: "Wet-led pubs have a particular issue where they are not offering food and £1,000 doesn't go far enough in itself, but it does go alongside the other payments - the forbearance on rent, the moratorium that is still in place until the end of the year, business rates relief."
He added: "Look, I will continue to work with the hospitality sector and it is important to say, as she said, that hospitality should not be scapegoated because they have done so much work to make sure that they can offer a Covid-19 secure and warm welcome to their customers."


birminghammail--2020-12-09--Vaccine may only last nine months and lockdown tiers expected until March

The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine may only last 9 months - and we 'ca n't ease restrictions before March ' , according to Chris Whitty .
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said he expected to have a `` portfolio '' of several coronavirus vaccines by the middle of 2021 , but advised the rollout process should still proceed `` carefully '' .
Professor Whitty told the Commons Science and Technology Committees he did not yet know if re-vaccinating people would be necessary , but that health services should be in a position to do so .
`` We know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short to medium-term protection , '' he said .
`` We do n't know how long that lasts , it might last for a very long time , it might last for nine months .
`` I think it 's more likely to be somewhere in between those two , in which case we may have to be in a position to re-vaccinate people , especially the most vulnerable . ''
He told the Commons Science and Technology Committee that he and Dr June Raine had been discussing issues `` at 11.30 last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be to roll out this vaccine and any others that get a license and are effective and safe , '' he said .
`` We expect probably by the middle of the year to have a portfolio of three or four vaccines which we can actually use . ''
Professor Chris Whitty , chief medical officer for England , said the NHS and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) are in a `` very good position '' to pick up issues with any vaccine .
`` Dr ( June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vaccine is in use , '' he told the Commons Science and Technology and Health and Social Care committees .
`` The initial process , very importantly , picks up common side effects , that 's what the big phase two and then subsequently , if they are safe , phase three clinical trials allow to happen .
`` But extremely rare but important issues , inevitably you accrue more information over time .
`` The NHS through to the MHRA is in a very good position to make sure that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , communicate them widely , ensure that we improve practice . ''
Professor Whitty said that once the most vulnerable patients had been vaccinated `` wider choices '' would need to be made about who would receive treatment .
`` This disease is one that is very predictably much more dangerous than for older people and people with pre-existing health conditions , '' he said , speaking to the Commons Science and Technology Committee .
`` Once we 've gone through that first list which takes us down to roughly 20 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider choices about where we go from there on .
`` Those will be important ethical and political choices as well as clinical choices .
`` The first choices make themselves because they are the people who are most at risk . ''

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The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine may only last 9 months - and we 'can't ease restrictions before March', according to Chris Whitty.
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said he expected to have a "portfolio" of several coronavirus vaccines by the middle of 2021, but advised the rollout process should still proceed "carefully".
Professor Whitty told the Commons Science and Technology Committees he did not yet know if re-vaccinating people would be necessary, but that health services should be in a position to do so.
"We know that these are very good vaccines to provide short to medium-term protection," he said.
"We don't know how long that lasts, it might last for a very long time, it might last for nine months.
"I think it's more likely to be somewhere in between those two, in which case we may have to be in a position to re-vaccinate people, especially the most vulnerable."
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He told the Commons Science and Technology Committee that he and Dr June Raine had been discussing issues "at 11.30 last night".
"The aim would be to roll out this vaccine and any others that get a license and are effective and safe," he said.
"We expect probably by the middle of the year to have a portfolio of three or four vaccines which we can actually use."
Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, said the NHS and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are in a "very good position" to pick up issues with any vaccine.
"Dr (June) Raine talked about identifying things once a vaccine is in use," he told the Commons Science and Technology and Health and Social Care committees.
"The initial process, very importantly, picks up common side effects, that's what the big phase two and then subsequently, if they are safe, phase three clinical trials allow to happen.
"But extremely rare but important issues, inevitably you accrue more information over time.
"The NHS through to the MHRA is in a very good position to make sure that we can pick things up quickly, identifying them, communicate them widely, ensure that we improve practice."
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Professor Whitty said that once the most vulnerable patients had been vaccinated "wider choices" would need to be made about who would receive treatment.
"This disease is one that is very predictably much more dangerous than for older people and people with pre-existing health conditions," he said, speaking to the Commons Science and Technology Committee.
"Once we've gone through that first list which takes us down to roughly 20 million people there are going to be some wider choices about where we go from there on.
"Those will be important ethical and political choices as well as clinical choices.
"The first choices make themselves because they are the people who are most at risk."


birminghammail--2020-12-09--People with allergies warned against vaccine after NHS staff have reactions

Regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of `` significant '' allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine .
The alert was sounded after two people who had the jab on Tuesday had allergic reactions .
Two NHS staff members who received the vaccine on the first day of the mass coronavirus vaccination programme suffered an allergic reaction , the NHS in England confirmed .
The news has emerged as on the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine , Dr June Raine , chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dose of the jab .
`` There is immune protection after one dose , but we are looking to optimal protection , '' she told the Commons Science and Technology and Health and Social Care committees '' That is why the authorisation in the UK for use of this vaccine looks at the two doses , 21 days apart , because we know that there is a very good level of protection seven days after the second dose . ''
Dr June Raine said that careful plans had been made for `` real-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccinations and that any updates to advice for patients would be communicated `` immediately '' .
She told the Commons Science and Technology Committee that regulators had been aware since Tuesday night that two people who had received the vaccination had experienced allergic reactions .
`` The role is before , during and after , and there is a true end-to-end looking from the scientific laboratory bench through to the patient who yesterday first received the vaccine , '' she said .
`` As an illustration to this , I may share with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were looking at two case reports of allergic reaction .
`` We know from the very extensive clinical trials that this was n't a feature but if we need to strengthen our advice now that we have had this experience in the vulnerable populations ... we will get that advice to the field immediately . ''

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Regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of "significant" allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.
The alert was sounded after two people who had the jab on Tuesday had allergic reactions.
Two NHS staff members who received the vaccine on the first day of the mass coronavirus vaccination programme suffered an allergic reaction, the NHS in England confirmed.
The news has emerged as on the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, Dr June Raine, chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said there was immune protection after one dose of the jab.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has given precautionary advice to NHS trusts that anyone who has a history of "significant" allergic reactions to medicines, food or vaccines should not receive the vaccine.
The NHS in England said all trusts involved with the vaccination programme have been informed.
This means that anyone scheduled to receive the vaccine on Wednesday will be asked about their history of allergic reactions.
Professor Stephen Powis, national medical director for the NHS in England, said: "As is common with new vaccines, the MHRA have advised on a precautionary basis that people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination after two people with a history of significant allergic reactions responded adversely yesterday.
"Both are recovering well."
The MHRA advice states: "Any person with a history of a significant allergic reaction to a vaccine, medicine or food (such as previous history of anaphylactoid reaction or those who have been advised to carry an adrenaline auto-injector) should not receive the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine.
"Resuscitation facilities should be available at all times for all vaccinations. Vaccination should only be carried out in facilities where resuscitation measures are available."
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"There is immune protection after one dose, but we are looking to optimal protection," she told the Commons Science and Technology and Health and Social Care committees
"That is why the authorisation in the UK for use of this vaccine looks at the two doses, 21 days apart, because we know that there is a very good level of protection seven days after the second dose."
Dr June Raine said that careful plans had been made for "real-time vigilance" when monitoring side effects from vaccinations and that any updates to advice for patients would be communicated "immediately".
She told the Commons Science and Technology Committee that regulators had been aware since Tuesday night that two people who had received the vaccination had experienced allergic reactions.
"The role is before, during and after, and there is a true end-to-end looking from the scientific laboratory bench through to the patient who yesterday first received the vaccine," she said.
"As an illustration to this, I may share with the committee that even last evening we were looking at two case reports of allergic reaction.
"We know from the very extensive clinical trials that this wasn't a feature but if we need to strengthen our advice now that we have had this experience in the vulnerable populations ... we will get that advice to the field immediately."
A previous version of this article was headlined 'People with severe allergies warned not to have vaccine after NHS staff suffer reactions'. The headline has been amended to state 'severe allergies', in order to reflect the NHS guidance that 'people who have severe allergies to a component in the vaccine cannot have the vaccine'. We are happy to make this clear.


birminghammail--2020-12-09--ADVERTORIAL: Central England Co-op Funeralcare is 'still here for you' during uncertain times

Central England Co-op Funeralcare teams from across the country have been going above and beyond , working 24 hours a day to support families at their time of need during these uncertain times .
They have and continue to balance being here to help those who have lost a loved one with ensuring they do so in a safe but caring and compassionate way .
The funeral directors are now more equipped than ever to use their experiences from the past few months to help families overcome any restrictions by ensuring bespoke and personal farewells are still able to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are available at any hour of the day or night to take calls , and give families any advice they may need .
Aiden Phillips , senior funeral director , said : “ Our colleagues see their roles not as a job , but as a vocation , so the current restrictions have really impacted them and how they want to help families .
“ However , they have all decided to make sure that they can continue to go above and beyond where possible to make each send-off as personal as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not be made , they are supporting families by looking to the future and helping them prepare and plan memorial events and celebrations of life for when things return to normal .
“ In these uncertain times , we want to reassure people that everything we do is in the interests of keeping them safe and well , both for our colleagues and the communities in which we work.
” Central England Co-op Funeralcare continues to work around the clock ahead of any potential further alterations to the way funerals are planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensuring extra social distancing measures are in place at funeral homes to keep colleagues and clients safe , such as hand sanitising stations and continued innovation with the use of phone and email to help families plan the funeral of a loved one .
The funeralcare provider will also be keeping a close eye on guidance related to the number of mourners able to attend funerals and will advise families accordingly based on the local rules and regulations .
It also offers services such as Grief Chat , a free , informal service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full directory of help and support , from writing a sympathy card to a personal eulogy .
The society can also support those looking to manage their funeral by pre-paying , which can cost as little as £7 per week .
Aiden added : “ Certainly , we would advise people to pre-plan if there ’ s something specific that they would like for their funeral service .
“ Pre-planning lessens the burden on friends and family .
At the time of need , whether the death is expected or not , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ A pre-planned funeral means that the family can take some comfort from the fact that the person who ’ s passed away is having their wishes met.
” Benefits of pre-paid plans , which start from £1,495 , include : • None Securing a funeral at today ’ s prices without worrying about year-on-year price rises • None Everything included in a Central England Co-op pre-paid plan is fully guaranteed • None Being available without medical or health questions and have no upper age limit • None Paying in full or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
All money will be secure and protected , invested in a regulated whole-of-life insurance policy in agreement with the rules and guidelines set out by the Funeral Planning Authority ( FPA ) As standard , Co-op funeral plans include all funeral director ’ s fees and services , hearse and support , cremation or interment , family support and minister fees .
To find out more , visit www.centralengland.coop/funeralcare , where you can also find direct details of your nearest home , or call 01543 886975 .

Central England Co-op Funeralcare teams from across the country have been going above and beyond, working 24 hours a day to support families at their time of need during these uncertain times.
They have and continue to balance being here to help those who have lost a loved one with ensuring they do so in a safe but caring and compassionate way.
The funeral directors are now more equipped than ever to use their experiences from the past few months to help families overcome any restrictions by ensuring bespoke and personal farewells are still able to take place.
Caring and experienced team members are available at any hour of the day or night to take calls, and give families any advice they may need.
Aiden Phillips, senior funeral director, said: “Our colleagues see their roles not as a job, but as a vocation, so the current restrictions have really impacted them and how they want to help families.
“However, they have all decided to make sure that they can continue to go above and beyond where possible to make each send-off as personal as possible.
“And, when special arrangements cannot be made, they are supporting families by looking to the future and helping them prepare and plan memorial events and celebrations of life for when things return to normal.
“In these uncertain times, we want to reassure people that everything we do is in the interests of keeping them safe and well, both for our colleagues and the communities in which we work.”
Central England Co-op Funeralcare continues to work around the clock ahead of any potential further alterations to the way funerals are planned and services are held.
This includes ensuring extra social distancing measures are in place at funeral homes to keep colleagues and clients safe, such as hand sanitising stations and continued innovation with the use of phone and email to help families plan the funeral of a loved one.
(Image: Alex Cantrill-Jones / ACJ Media)
The funeralcare provider will also be keeping a close eye on guidance related to the number of mourners able to attend funerals and will advise families accordingly based on the local rules and regulations.
It also offers services such as Grief Chat, a free, informal service with a bereavement counsellor, and a full directory of help and support, from writing a sympathy card to a personal eulogy.
The society can also support those looking to manage their funeral by pre-paying, which can cost as little as £7 per week.
Aiden added: “Certainly, we would advise people to pre-plan if there’s something specific that they would like for their funeral service.
“Pre-planning lessens the burden on friends and family. At the time of need, whether the death is expected or not, it is an emotional time for all involved.
“A pre-planned funeral means that the family can take some comfort from the fact that the person who’s passed away is having their wishes met.”
Benefits of pre-paid plans, which start from £1,495, include:
Securing a funeral at today’s prices without worrying about year-on-year price rises
Everything included in a Central England Co-op pre-paid plan is fully guaranteed
Being available without medical or health questions and have no upper age limit
Paying in full or spreading the cost across up to 60 months. All money will be secure and protected, invested in a regulated whole-of-life insurance policy in agreement with the rules and guidelines set out by the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA)
As standard, Co-op funeral plans include all funeral director’s fees and services, hearse and support, cremation or interment, family support and minister fees.
To find out more, visit www.centralengland.coop/funeralcare, where you can also find direct details of your nearest home, or call 01543 886975.