birminghammail--2020-05-11--Will parents face fines if they don’t send their children to school

It 's the question many parents are thinking .
Will they be fined if they decide to keep their children out of school despite the Prime Minister 's indication that some pupils will return on June 1 .
The answer is no , Downing Street confirmed when asked today by journalists .
Boris Johnson 's official spokesman said parents will not be penalised despite the announcement that English primary schools in England will begin to reopen from June 1 , reports the Daily Mirror .
At the earliest , years R , 1 and 6 are expected to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 later in the month .
Responding to the press who asked if parents will face fines if they don ’ t send their children into school , the PM ’ s official spokesman told journalists : “ The short answer is no , they won ’ t .
`` Whilst we will not penalise for keeping children at home , once children are eligible to return to school we will strongly encourage them to do so . ''
The news comes as the Government unveiled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country out of lockdown .
June is also expected to see non-essential shops re-opening followed by limited re-openings of cafes , restaurants , cinemas and places of worship from July .
However the document does not set out a date when families can expect to spend time together .
The document states : `` Much of what is desirable is not yet possible .
A 'zero risk ' approach will not work in these unprecedented times . ''
Secondary school pupils are unlikely to return before September although Years 10 and 12 are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer for some handover work .
Key workers ' children as well as vulnerable pupils will also be encouraged to return to school with a high percentage not attending at present .

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It's the question many parents are thinking.
Will they be fined if they decide to keep their children out of school despite the Prime Minister's indication that some pupils will return on June 1.
The answer is no, Downing Street confirmed when asked today by journalists.
Boris Johnson's official spokesman said parents will not be penalised despite the announcement that English primary schools in England will begin to reopen from June 1, reports the Daily Mirror.
At the earliest, years R, 1 and 6 are expected to return to class first on June 1 followed by years 2, 3, 4 and 5 later in the month.
Responding to the press who asked if parents will face fines if they don’t send their children into school, the PM’s official spokesman told journalists: “The short answer is no, they won’t.
"Whilst we will not penalise for keeping children at home, once children are eligible to return to school we will strongly encourage them to do so."
The news comes as the Government unveiled its detailed road map to ease the country out of lockdown.
June is also expected to see non-essential shops re-opening followed by limited re-openings of cafes, restaurants, cinemas and places of worship from July.
However the document does not set out a date when families can expect to spend time together.
The document states: "Much of what is desirable is not yet possible. A 'zero risk' approach will not work in these unprecedented times."
Secondary school pupils are unlikely to return before September although Years 10 and 12 are expected back in a limited way before the summer for some handover work.
Key workers' children as well as vulnerable pupils will also be encouraged to return to school with a high percentage not attending at present.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Piers Morgan makes demand that would block West Brom promotion

Piers Morgan has called for the 2019/20 season to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
West Bromwich Albion 's promotion bid has been on hold since mid-March , when football in England was suspended .
The Baggies trail Championship leaders Leeds United by a point with both sides holding a healthy advantage on the play-off pack led by Fulham .
EFL and Premier League bosses remain committed to finishing the season and the government has given permission for sporting events to return in June .
Sign up to our West Brom newsletter here Per the latest guidance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for broadcast , a government document stating : “ Cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed doors for broadcast , while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.
” The EFL is due to hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss plans for concluding the campaign after the Premier League held its latest Project Restart talks today .
But Morgan believes plans to play the remaining fixtures should be scrapped .
Reacting to the story that a third Brighton and Hove Albion player tested positive for COVID-19 , Morgan said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The TV presenter has previously called for the season to be declared null and void .
Tweeting after the Eredivisie was cancelled without champions being crowned or relegation implemented , he said : `` I honestly think it ( voiding ) is ( the fairest way ) .
Every other solution I have seen is less fair than simply accepting the season can not be finished & voiding it .
`` Holland has realised that , but we ’ re still desperately trying to save a season that can ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the season to resume when it is safe to do so with nine matches left to play to secure their return to the Premier League .

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Piers Morgan has called for the 2019/20 season to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
West Bromwich Albion's promotion bid has been on hold since mid-March, when football in England was suspended.
The Baggies trail Championship leaders Leeds United by a point with both sides holding a healthy advantage on the play-off pack led by Fulham.
EFL and Premier League bosses remain committed to finishing the season and the government has given permission for sporting events to return in June.
Per the latest guidance, matches will be able to be played for broadcast, a government document stating: “Cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed doors for broadcast, while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.”
The EFL is due to hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss plans for concluding the campaign after the Premier League held its latest Project Restart talks today.
But Morgan believes plans to play the remaining fixtures should be scrapped.
Reacting to the story that a third Brighton and Hove Albion player tested positive for COVID-19, Morgan said: "Cancel. The. Season."
The TV presenter has previously called for the season to be declared null and void.
Tweeting after the Eredivisie was cancelled without champions being crowned or relegation implemented, he said: "I honestly think it (voiding) is (the fairest way). Every other solution I have seen is less fair than simply accepting the season cannot be finished & voiding it.
"Holland has realised that, but we’re still desperately trying to save a season that can’t be saved."
Albion are understandably keen for the season to resume when it is safe to do so with nine matches left to play to secure their return to the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Man seriously injured after car crashes into tree

A man was left seriously injured after a severe crash near Walsall Football Club .
Emergency services were called to the junction of Bescot Crescent and Wallows Lane at 2.47pm this afternoon ( May 11 ) after a car hit a tree .
Three fire engines from West Bromwich and Walsall attended the scene , where they worked with medics to free the man , who was trapped inside the vehicle .
The man had suffered multiple serious injuries in the crash and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment .
The fire service released images of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Along with our colleagues from West Bromwich Fire Station , we attended a serious RTC today .
Please keep to the speed limits and drive safely . ''
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : “ Crews arrived to find a car that had collided with a tree and one patient , a man , still inside the vehicle .
“ He was trapped inside the car as a result of both his injuries and the damage caused to the vehicle .
`` Ambulance staff worked alongside colleagues from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was safely cut free , monitoring him throughout the process which took about an hour .
“ He was treated for multiple serious injuries before being transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital , Birmingham on blue lights and sirens .
The doctor from the Care Team travelled on the ambulance to help continue treat the patient whilst travelling to hospital.
” A spokesman West Midlands Fire Service said : `` It was an RTC , where a car which had collided with a tree .
`` Three appliances attended from West Bromwich and Walsall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle with injuries to his arm and leg .
`` We used our specialist holmatro cutting and spreading equipment to release the man from the vehicle and he was conveyed to hospital . ''

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A man was left seriously injured after a severe crash near Walsall Football Club.
Emergency services were called to the junction of Bescot Crescent and Wallows Lane at 2.47pm this afternoon (May 11) after a car hit a tree.
Three fire engines from West Bromwich and Walsall attended the scene, where they worked with medics to free the man, who was trapped inside the vehicle.
The man had suffered multiple serious injuries in the crash and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
(Image: WMFS/ Walsall Fire Station)
The fire service released images of the scene on social media.
The tweet said: "Along with our colleagues from West Bromwich Fire Station, we attended a serious RTC today. Please keep to the speed limits and drive safely."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a car that had collided with a tree and one patient, a man, still inside the vehicle.
“He was trapped inside the car as a result of both his injuries and the damage caused to the vehicle.
"Ambulance staff worked alongside colleagues from the fire service to ensure the man was safely cut free, monitoring him throughout the process which took about an hour.
“He was treated for multiple serious injuries before being transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham on blue lights and sirens. The doctor from the Care Team travelled on the ambulance to help continue treat the patient whilst travelling to hospital.”
A spokesman West Midlands Fire Service said: "It was an RTC, where a car which had collided with a tree.
"Three appliances attended from West Bromwich and Walsall. A man was trapped inside the vehicle with injuries to his arm and leg.
"We used our specialist holmatro cutting and spreading equipment to release the man from the vehicle and he was conveyed to hospital."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Motorcyclist rushed to hospital in Birmingham after M50 barrier crash

A man has been rushed to hospital in Birmingham after a motorway crash on the M50 .
The male is being treated at hospital in Birmingham after a collision on the stretch of motorway near the Midlands .
The incident unfolded on the M50 on May 11 .
The man suffered serious multiple injuries after his motorbike collided with a motorway barrier in Herefordshire .
The incident happened on the westbound carriageway between junction three for Newent and junction four for Ross-on-Wye , reports GloucestershireLive .
It took place at around 2.38pm and the Midlands Air Ambulance crew were deployed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a paramedic officer from West Midlands Ambulance Service .
A spokesman said : `` On arrival we discovered one patient , a man , who was the motorcyclist .
`` He was treated for multiple serious injuries by ambulance staff at the scene before being taken on blue lights and sirens to Queen Elizabeth Hospital , Birmingham .
`` The doctor from the air ambulance crew travelled on the back of the ambulance to help continue treating the patient on route to hospital . ''
One lane of the motorway was closed @ @ @ @ @

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A man has been rushed to hospital in Birmingham after a motorway crash on the M50.
The male is being treated at hospital in Birmingham after a collision on the stretch of motorway near the Midlands.
The incident unfolded on the M50 on May 11.
The man suffered serious multiple injuries after his motorbike collided with a motorway barrier in Herefordshire.
The incident happened on the westbound carriageway between junction three for Newent and junction four for Ross-on-Wye, reports GloucestershireLive.
It took place at around 2.38pm and the Midlands Air Ambulance crew were deployed.
They were there alongside an ambulance and a paramedic officer from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
A spokesman said: "On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who was the motorcyclist.
"He was treated for multiple serious injuries by ambulance staff at the scene before being taken on blue lights and sirens to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
"The doctor from the air ambulance crew travelled on the back of the ambulance to help continue treating the patient on route to hospital."
One lane of the motorway was closed but has since reopened.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Sir Keir Starmer skewers Boris Johnson's lockdown plan in brutal takedown

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on Boris Johnson to provide “ clarity and reassurance ” as the Government begins easing the coronavirus lockdown .
In his response to the Prime Minister ’ s broadcast on Sunday , Sir Keir said Labour would continue to work constructively with the Government in its response to the pandemic .
At the same time , however , he made clear they would seek to hold ministers to account for their actions .
“ What we needed from the Prime Minister last night was clarity and reassurance , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out a road map , but if we ’ re to complete the journey safely a road map needs clear directions .
So many of us have questions that need answering .
“ For as long as this crisis persists I ’ ll keep demanding answers to these questions because that ’ s how we get better decisions and better outcomes .
“ I remain committed to working constructively with the Government in the national interest.
” Sir Keir said that as the country emerged from the crisis , there must be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ After all this , all the sacrifice and the loss , we can ’ t go back to business as usual , ” he said .
“ When we get through this it will be because of the hard work and the bravery of every key worker as they took on this virus and kept our country going .
“ In their courage and their sacrifice and their bravery , we can see a better future .
This crisis has brought out the resilience and the human spirit in all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a vision of a better society built on that resilience and built on that human spirit .
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on Boris Johnson to provide “clarity and reassurance” as the Government begins easing the coronavirus lockdown.
In his response to the Prime Minister’s broadcast on Sunday, Sir Keir said Labour would continue to work constructively with the Government in its response to the pandemic.
At the same time, however, he made clear they would seek to hold ministers to account for their actions.
“What we needed from the Prime Minister last night was clarity and reassurance,” he said.
“The Prime Minister said he was setting out a road map, but if we’re to complete the journey safely a road map needs clear directions. So many of us have questions that need answering.
“For as long as this crisis persists I’ll keep demanding answers to these questions because that’s how we get better decisions and better outcomes.
“I remain committed to working constructively with the Government in the national interest.”
Sir Keir said that as the country emerged from the crisis, there must be a collective effort to build a better society.
“After all this, all the sacrifice and the loss, we can’t go back to business as usual,” he said.
“When we get through this it will be because of the hard work and the bravery of every key worker as they took on this virus and kept our country going.
“In their courage and their sacrifice and their bravery, we can see a better future. This crisis has brought out the resilience and the human spirit in all of us.
“We must go forward with a vision of a better society built on that resilience and built on that human spirit.”


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Netflix confirms release date for final series of 13 Reasons Why

The cast of 13 Reasons Why embrace and wipe away tears in a behind-the-scenes video ahead of the final series of the hit Netflix show .
The controversial drama – about a group of teenagers at Liberty High – will come to a close with the final episodes launching on the streaming service on June 5 .
The video reveals very little about the plot of the final series , but does show footage from scenes at senior prom – as well as footage of the final table read and the last day on set .
It also shows star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the returning cast members are Alisha Boe , Brandon Flynn , Miles Heizer , Brenda Strong , Amy Hargreaves , Josh Hamilton , and Mark Pellegrino .
The synopsis for the series says : “ In the series ’ final season , Liberty High School ’ s senior class prepares for graduation .
But before they say goodbye , they ’ ll have to keep a dangerous secret buried and face heartbreaking choices that could impact their futures forever.
” The series has made headlines since it first launched , and its depiction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played by Katherine Langford ) came in for criticism .
Netflix ultimately removed a scene depicting the graphic suicide of Baker from the first season , and the streaming giant said in a statement that it had decided to edit the scene “ on the advice of medical experts ” .
At the time of its release , the streaming service had defended its decision to include the scene , which came with a warning for viewers that it “ may not be suitable for younger audiences ” .
Following the initial backlash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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The cast of 13 Reasons Why embrace and wipe away tears in a behind-the-scenes video ahead of the final series of the hit Netflix show.
The controversial drama – about a group of teenagers at Liberty High – will come to a close with the final episodes launching on the streaming service on June 5.
The video reveals very little about the plot of the final series, but does show footage from scenes at senior prom – as well as footage of the final table read and the last day on set.
It also shows star Dylan Minnette embracing his co-stars.
Among the returning cast members are Alisha Boe, Brandon Flynn, Miles Heizer, Brenda Strong, Amy Hargreaves, Josh Hamilton, and Mark Pellegrino.
The synopsis for the series says: “In the series’ final season, Liberty High School’s senior class prepares for graduation. But before they say goodbye, they’ll have to keep a dangerous secret buried and face heartbreaking choices that could impact their futures forever.”
The series has made headlines since it first launched, and its depiction of the suicide of Hannah Baker (played by Katherine Langford) came in for criticism.
Netflix ultimately removed a scene depicting the graphic suicide of Baker from the first season, and the streaming giant said in a statement that it had decided to edit the scene “on the advice of medical experts”.
At the time of its release, the streaming service had defended its decision to include the scene, which came with a warning for viewers that it “may not be suitable for younger audiences”.
Following the initial backlash, Netflix added information about crisis helplines.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--American Horror Story cast reunite over Zoom to discuss upcoming series

Sarah Paulson , Kathy Bates , Jessica Lange and Emma Roberts are among the American Horror Story stars who reunited on a Zoom call to reminisce about the show and make plans for future series .
Show creator Ryan Murphy shared a photo on Instagram of the reunion , which also featured Angela Bassett , Evan Peters , Denis O ’ Hare , Finn Wittrock and Dylan McDermott .
Murphy said the group discussed the series of one-hour contained episodes that are being planned , and when they will be able to film the next series of the anthology .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cast zoom call…where we reminisced about the good times…the spin off we ’ re doing called “ American Horror Stories ” ( one hour contained episodes ) …when we will start filming the next season of the mothership…and other stuff I can not print .
“ It was so much fun and I ’ m glad we caught up .
I miss everyone !
” Each season of the show is conceived as a self-contained miniseries , following a different set of characters and settings but frequently uses returning cast members in new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the anthology horror series , which was created by Murphy and Brad Falchuk , was set in the summer of 1984 .
Previous series have been subtitled Coven , Asylum , Freak Show and Roanoke .
It was recently announced that Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin will join the cast for the tenth series of American Horror Story , in his first series regular role on the small screen .

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Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Jessica Lange and Emma Roberts are among the American Horror Story stars who reunited on a Zoom call to reminisce about the show and make plans for future series.
Show creator Ryan Murphy shared a photo on Instagram of the reunion, which also featured Angela Bassett, Evan Peters, Denis O’Hare, Finn Wittrock and Dylan McDermott.
Murphy said the group discussed the series of one-hour contained episodes that are being planned, and when they will be able to film the next series of the anthology.
He wrote: “American Horror Story cast zoom call…where we reminisced about the good times…the spin off we’re doing called “American Horror Stories” (one hour contained episodes)…when we will start filming the next season of the mothership…and other stuff I cannot print.
“It was so much fun and I’m glad we caught up. I miss everyone!”
Each season of the show is conceived as a self-contained miniseries, following a different set of characters and settings but frequently uses returning cast members in new roles.
The most recent series of the anthology horror series, which was created by Murphy and Brad Falchuk, was set in the summer of 1984.
Previous series have been subtitled Coven, Asylum, Freak Show and Roanoke.
It was recently announced that Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin will join the cast for the tenth series of American Horror Story, in his first series regular role on the small screen.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Live updates - Boris Johnson answers tough questions on lockdown plan

The Prime Minister has revealed a 50-page lockdown exit plan today in a bid to put the UK on a @ @ @ @ @ .
It follows his speech to the nation on Sunday night where he said people @ @ @ @ @ if they could n't work from home and that they were able to go to @ @ @ @ @ and picnic from Wednesday .
More details of his strategy are emerging today , including @ @ @ @ @ hair salons and the advice on wearing face masks in public .
There 's also @ @ @ @ @ re-opening of primary schools from June 1 .
The government has ditched its `` stay @ @ @ @ @ replaced it with a `` stay alert '' message , which has been widely condemned @ @ @ @ @ In a speech to Scotland today , Ms Sturgeon maintained the message north of the @ @ @ @ @ home , protect the NHS , and save lives . ''
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The Prime Minister has revealed a 50-page lockdown exit plan today in a bid to put the UK on a path to restarting the economy.
It follows his speech to the nation on Sunday night where he said people were to go to work if they couldn't work from home and that they were able to go to their local parks to sunbathe and picnic from Wednesday.
More details of his strategy are emerging today, including information on the re-opening of hair salons and the advice on wearing face masks in public.
There's also more information on the proposed re-opening of primary schools from June 1.
The government has ditched its "stay at home" mantra and replaced it with a "stay alert" message, which has been widely condemned for being too vague.
In a speech to Scotland today, Ms Sturgeon maintained the message north of the border was: "Stay home, protect the NHS, and save lives."
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birminghammail--2020-05-11--West Brom fans respond to Saido Berahino's Albion wish

Saido Berahino has spoken of his enduring affection for West Bromwich Albion .
Asked by the Counter Attack podcast if he would like to return to The Hawthorns the 26-year-old left no one in any doubt - even declaring himself an Albion fan .
“ If West Brom came back in for me , I would jump back – 100 per cent , ” he said .
`` My friend ( Romaine Sawyers ) plays for them .
If they came back for me 100 per cent I would go back.
” We put that scenario to other Baggies supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve said .
@ WBA365 : Saido , you ’ re not going to come back , forget about it – you ’ ve already done it , you ’ ve proven your true colours , let it go .
Sign up to our West Brom newsletter here Andy Jonesy Jones : Once your attitude turns there is no way back .
With the right mind set and work ethic he could have got his big money move by now .
His attitude and we ’ ll publicised antics are reflected in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... .. Not to mention his goal record .
Justin Kelly : I ’ d have him back .
We love our club but surely we have to view our inability to keep our young talent happy and fairly paid / given a clear path to the first team as a weakness ... Saido was on a pittance when he broke into the side and was up there with the very best young English players at the time his issues started .
Who amongst us wouldn ’ t have their loyalty severely tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move if we were in his position ?
I run and love my businesses but if someone offered me a pile of cash to sell up I ’ d bite their hand off ( especially right now ! )
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He ’ s had a bloody tough time since and I ’ m sure given his time again with the hindsight he now has would have made a different decision ... his petulance and off field issues subsequently have I ’ m certain been symptomatic of his frustration at his bad decisions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were big enough to welcome him back ( at a cut price let ’ s not forget ) he ’ d prove himself again ... Tin helmet on..
I know my opinion won ’ t be popular !
Kelvin Talbot : Get him back .
Get him fit and scoring goals .
Get him back in the shop window and sell him again .
Let ’ s get a few more quid out of him .
Pay him small wages with bigger bonuses so if he messes about again just sack him Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not even if he was free Mark Eades : Better talent out there than him .
He thought he was better than he was .
And bigger than the club .
So it ’ s a Big NO from me Justin Galligan : No chance .
It ’ s not just about playing football it ’ s also about attitude on and off the pitch which unfortunately was his downfall .
Steve Brace : Wonder what his current club make of these comments ?
Never ever learns Lee Bradley : If he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first broke though you ’ d be made to not want him but unfortunately he isn ’ t that player anymore and never will be Andrew Whitehouse : Yes pay as you play to start with what we got to lose we have already had 14 mil for him imagine if he come back and started scoring for fun we could sell him again lol Paul Oakley : Is it April 1st again already .
Michael Capewell : Burnt his bridges already .
No chance of a return Ash Prosser : As much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ id have him back rubbed our nose in the dirt too much !
Andy Thompson : 100 % yes as would be desperate to repay us .
Merv Hunt : Massive No , Never bite the hand that feeds !
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Ray Goodwin : We don ’ t want him Les Poole : I ’ d welcome anyone who wants to pull on the shirt ... ... .
Boing boing Peter Hayward : Only on a pay as you play basis Tony Di Vito : Yes why not .

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Saido Berahino has spoken of his enduring affection for West Bromwich Albion.
Asked by the Counter Attack podcast if he would like to return to The Hawthorns the 26-year-old left no one in any doubt - even declaring himself an Albion fan.
“If West Brom came back in for me, I would jump back – 100 per cent,” he said.
"My friend (Romaine Sawyers) plays for them. If they came back for me 100 per cent I would go back.”
We put that scenario to other Baggies supporters - and this is what you’ve said.
@WBA365: Saido, you’re not going to come back, forget about it – you’ve already done it, you’ve proven your true colours, let it go.
Andy Jonesy Jones: Once your attitude turns there is no way back. With the right mind set and work ethic he could have got his big money move by now.
His attitude and we’ll publicised antics are reflected in his fall through the table and current team..... Not to mention his goal record.
Justin Kelly: I’d have him back. We love our club but surely we have to view our inability to keep our young talent happy and fairly paid / given a clear path to the first team as a weakness... Saido was on a pittance when he broke into the side and was up there with the very best young English players at the time his issues started. Who amongst us wouldn’t have their loyalty severely tested by a big money / bigger club move if we were in his position? I run and love my businesses but if someone offered me a pile of cash to sell up I’d bite their hand off (especially right now!).
poll loading Would you have Saido Berahino back at The Hawthorns? 0+ VOTES SO FAR Yes - if the circumstances were right No - too much water under the bridge
He’s had a bloody tough time since and I’m sure given his time again with the hindsight he now has would have made a different decision... his petulance and off field issues subsequently have I’m certain been symptomatic of his frustration at his bad decisions and I’m certain that if we were big enough to welcome him back (at a cut price let’s not forget) he’d prove himself again... Tin helmet on.. I know my opinion won’t be popular!
Kelvin Talbot: Get him back. Get him fit and scoring goals. Get him back in the shop window and sell him again. Let’s get a few more quid out of him . Pay him small wages with bigger bonuses so if he messes about again just sack him
Paul Jones: No no no no no not even if he was free
Mark Eades: Better talent out there than him. He thought he was better than he was. And bigger than the club. So it’s a Big NO from me
Justin Galligan: No chance. It’s not just about playing football it’s also about attitude on and off the pitch which unfortunately was his downfall.
Steve Brace: Wonder what his current club make of these comments? Never ever learns
Lee Bradley: If he was anywhere near what he showed when he first broke though you’d be made to not want him but unfortunately he isn’t that player anymore and never will be
Andrew Whitehouse: Yes pay as you play to start with what we got to lose we have already had 14 mil for him imagine if he come back and started scoring for fun we could sell him again lol
Paul Oakley: Is it April 1st again already.
Michael Capewell: Burnt his bridges already. No chance of a return
Ash Prosser: As much as I love him not a chance id have him back rubbed our nose in the dirt too much!
Andy Thompson: 100% yes as would be desperate to repay us.
Merv Hunt: Massive No, Never bite the hand that feeds !!!
Ray Goodwin: We don’t want him
Les Poole: I’d welcome anyone who wants to pull on the shirt ....... Boing boing
Peter Hayward: Only on a pay as you play basis
Tony Di Vito: Yes why not.
Alan Overton: Bring him home


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Police using Section 60 stop and search powers in these two areas

Police are enforcing Section 60 orders in two parts of Birmingham today ( Monday May 11 ) and through into the early hours of tomorrow morning .
In the past , these stop and search orders have been used to try to curb gun violence .
It is unclear at the moment why the order is in place in Birmingham tonight .
BirminghamLive has asked West Midlands Police for more details .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police tweeted : `` We 'll be using S60 powers in the Saltley and Alum Rock areas of Birmingham until 4am on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to stop and search people without the need to show reasonable grounds . ''
Section 60 authorisations are only issued if an Assistant Chief Constable or above believes that there has been serious violence in an area , or that there will be serious violence .
This is authorised under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 .
The police can stop and search people to detect certain types of crime to help make our neighbourhoods safer .
The successful use of stop and search means there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are detected .
In the West Midlands , stop searches are only carried out where there are proper grounds to do so .
You will not be stopped and searched just because of your age , colour , hairstyle , the way you dress .
Find out more here Why would an officer carry out a 'stop and search ' ?
If you are stopped by the police it does not necessarily mean you are doing anything wrong .
You may fit the description of someone the officers are looking for in connection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspect you of carrying stolen goods , drugs or something you could use to commit a crime or an item that could be used as a weapon .
What should an officer tell me before a search takes place ?
Before an officer searches they must tell you : • which police station they work at • what made them suspicious in the first place • the aim of the search • what they expect to find • that you are entitled to a copy of the search record The police say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers will try to be sensitive , discreet and quick - they will do their best not to embarrass or delay you unnecessarily .

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Police are enforcing Section 60 orders in two parts of Birmingham today (Monday May 11) and through into the early hours of tomorrow morning.
In the past, these stop and search orders have been used to try to curb gun violence. It is unclear at the moment why the order is in place in Birmingham tonight. BirminghamLive has asked West Midlands Police for more details.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police tweeted: "We'll be using S60 powers in the Saltley and Alum Rock areas of Birmingham until 4am on Wednesday (13 May). These allow us to stop and search people without the need to show reasonable grounds."
Section 60 authorisations are only issued if an Assistant Chief Constable or above believes that there has been serious violence in an area, or that there will be serious violence.
This is authorised under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
Stop and search explained by West Midlands Police
The police can stop and search people to detect certain types of crime to help make our neighbourhoods safer.
The successful use of stop and search means there are fewer victims of crime and more crimes are detected.
In the West Midlands, stop searches are only carried out where there are proper grounds to do so.
You will not be stopped and searched just because of your age, colour, hairstyle, the way you dress.
Find out more here
Why would an officer carry out a 'stop and search'?
If you are stopped by the police it does not necessarily mean you are doing anything wrong.
You may fit the description of someone the officers are looking for in connection with a crime, or they may suspect you of carrying stolen goods, drugs or something you could use to commit a crime or an item that could be used as a weapon.
What should an officer tell me before a search takes place?
Before an officer searches they must tell you:
their name
which police station they work at
what made them suspicious in the first place
the aim of the search
what they expect to find
that you are entitled to a copy of the search record
The police say that if you are stopped and searched the officers will try to be sensitive, discreet and quick - they will do their best not to embarrass or delay you unnecessarily.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Horror as electric shower 'bursts into flames' - while being used

A woman has described the moment her council house shower 'burst into flames ' while she was using it .
Kelsey Nicholls , who lives in West Bromwich with her parents , said she had the 'shock of a lifetime ' when the electric shower caught fire on Saturday May 2 .
The 19-year-old told BlackCountryLive that prior to the incident the family could 'smell a TCP-like aroma ' coming from the shower in their council home for the last six months and had alerted Sandwell Council .
Speaking to Black Country Live , she said : `` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shower is in use .
`` Then on Saturday ( May 2 ) , my mom had a shower at about 8.30am , it was fine but still smelling a strong TCP smell .
`` I went in the shower at about 11am and while I was in the shower I was smelling TCP , but thought nothing of it because it 's always there .
`` I then heard like a popping noise but again thought nothing of it because the window was open and thought it was something in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sudden thick black smoke came around me .
`` I looked back at the shower and I saw this bright orange flame .
I screamed for my mom and partner Bradley , telling them the shower had caught fire .
`` However it did not trip the switch . ''
Kelsey continued : `` I jumped out the shower and turned it off at the wall and my mom turned the electric power off and we called 999 .
`` We were told we needed to get out the house and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dressing gown and towel . ''
Mum Jane added : `` While the fire brigade was here I had to ring my sister and get her to phone the council for me .
`` She informed me that someone she knows had a letter from Sandwell Council , stating the same shower as mine had problems and needed to be changed , however I have not received the letter . ''
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We had a call at 11.04am .
One appliance attended and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was out on arrival and it was due to an electrical fault . ''
A Sandwell Council spokesperson said : `` We 're very sorry to hear about this .
The shower has now been replaced and we 're looking into why the tenant did not receive a letter .
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A woman has described the moment her council house shower 'burst into flames' while she was using it.
Kelsey Nicholls, who lives in West Bromwich with her parents, said she had the 'shock of a lifetime' when the electric shower caught fire on Saturday May 2.
The 19-year-old told BlackCountryLive that prior to the incident the family could 'smell a TCP-like aroma' coming from the shower in their council home for the last six months and had alerted Sandwell Council.
Speaking to Black Country Live, she said: "We have been smelling TCP for a while when the shower is in use.
"Then on Saturday (May 2), my mom had a shower at about 8.30am, it was fine but still smelling a strong TCP smell.
"I went in the shower at about 11am and while I was in the shower I was smelling TCP, but thought nothing of it because it's always there.
"I then heard like a popping noise but again thought nothing of it because the window was open and thought it was something in the garden.
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"But then all of a sudden thick black smoke came around me.
"I looked back at the shower and I saw this bright orange flame. I screamed for my mom and partner Bradley, telling them the shower had caught fire.
"However it did not trip the switch."
Kelsey continued: "I jumped out the shower and turned it off at the wall and my mom turned the electric power off and we called 999.
"We were told we needed to get out the house and I had to go out in just my dressing gown and towel."
Mum Jane added: "While the fire brigade was here I had to ring my sister and get her to phone the council for me.
"She informed me that someone she knows had a letter from Sandwell Council, stating the same shower as mine had problems and needed to be changed, however I have not received the letter."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We had a call at 11.04am. One appliance attended and it was a small fire in the bathroom. It was out on arrival and it was due to an electrical fault."
A Sandwell Council spokesperson said: "We're very sorry to hear about this. The shower has now been replaced and we're looking into why the tenant did not receive a letter.”


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Premier League CEO gives huge update on plan to finish season

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has revealed every club is against playing in neutral venues .
Masters was speaking after a meeting between top-flight clubs today , in which the Project Restart proposal to play the remaining 92 fixtures at neutral stadiums was discussed .
Aston Villa are against the Project Restart proposal in its current form , while relegation rivals Brighton , Watford and West Ham United have also spoken out .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter here “ Personally I am against it , '' Villa 's CEO Christian Purslow said last week .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our home form , I think two thirds of our wins this season have come at home .
`` We have got six home games left to play so I think any Villa fan would agree giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and I certainly wouldn ’ t agree to that unless the circumstances were right . ''
Now , Masters has admitted all 20 clubs would rather complete the season in their own grounds despite the government and police advising that neutral venues is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Just to reiterate that , I think everybody would prefer to play home and away if at all possible .
And I think it 's clear to see that some clubs feel more strongly about that than others .
“ It is an ongoing dialogue and obviously we 've been talking to - since Covid-19 became an issue - we 've been talking to the authorities about the conditions in which we could get the Premier League back up and running and taking all that advice on board .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not much i can say about that , other than we are in contact with the authorities and listening to that advice while also representing club views in those discussions.
” At least six clubs have voiced their opposition to the proposal and league bosses are now in talks with the government over scrapping the directive .
Masters continued : “ Speaking today is an opportunity to share our current position on what is undoubtedly a hugely challenging time for everybody .
In today ’ s meeting it was reiterated that Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So many lives have been lost and so many others deeply affected .
The Premier League , our clubs and our players have provided vital support to their communities and the NHS and will continue to do so after matches recommence .
“ The government last night signalled its road map for easing lockdown and during the meeting today we heard news about further announcements about a return to live sport .
We welcome these first steps and we ’ re ready to play our part .
“ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – that ’ s government , our broadcast partners , the FA , the EFL , the PFA , the LMA – to create a responsible , safe and deliverable model to complete the season .
The first tentative step is to return to training on a socially-distanced basis , and we are making some progress on that .
“ We have protocols created and reviewed , we have a testing company appointed , but the important consultation with players and managers is the next step , nothing has been agreed and nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to both the managers and the players .
“ Like all industries we must plan for getting football back up and running , so much depends upon it .
Of course , safety comes first and we must listen to the government , the authorities and the medical experts and continue to follow their advice .
That is exactly what we ’ re doing – we ’ re getting ourselves into the best position to resume the season but only when the conditions are right .
“ In terms of what happened at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , lots of topics covered , strong desire to discuss everything in the round and to discuss a collective way forward .
“ Lots of it is obviously confidential but still the really strong collective will to complete the season remains , lots of discussions about the importance of players and managers and their vital role in moving forward .
“ We discussed the training protocols , they ’ re under medical advice and we ’ re working closely with government still .
No decisions will be made until after we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meetings are scheduled for later this week .
“ We have appointed a testing company .
We talked about neutral venues – obviously it is the preference of all our clubs to play at home if at all possible , but all must be cognisant of what authorities are telling us and we will continue with that conversation .
“ We won ’ t be playing until the middle of June , it doesn ’ t seem quite right to be talking about playing before we ’ ve actually taken the decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but obviously in terms of how those matches will take place , there ’ s a lot of water to pass under the bridge and we will continue to assess the circumstances then .
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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has revealed every club is against playing in neutral venues.
Masters was speaking after a meeting between top-flight clubs today, in which the Project Restart proposal to play the remaining 92 fixtures at neutral stadiums was discussed.
Aston Villa are against the Project Restart proposal in its current form, while relegation rivals Brighton, Watford and West Ham United have also spoken out.
“Personally I am against it," Villa's CEO Christian Purslow said last week. "We are a club that prides itself on our home form, I think two thirds of our wins this season have come at home.
"We have got six home games left to play so I think any Villa fan would agree giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and I certainly wouldn’t agree to that unless the circumstances were right."
Now, Masters has admitted all 20 clubs would rather complete the season in their own grounds despite the government and police advising that neutral venues is the best option.
Masters told the Mirror: “Just to reiterate that, I think everybody would prefer to play home and away if at all possible. And I think it's clear to see that some clubs feel more strongly about that than others.
“It is an ongoing dialogue and obviously we've been talking to - since Covid-19 became an issue - we've been talking to the authorities about the conditions in which we could get the Premier League back up and running and taking all that advice on board.
“But it is an ongoing dialogue. There is not much i can say about that, other than we are in contact with the authorities and listening to that advice while also representing club views in those discussions.”
At least six clubs have voiced their opposition to the proposal and league bosses are now in talks with the government over scrapping the directive.
Masters continued: “Speaking today is an opportunity to share our current position on what is undoubtedly a hugely challenging time for everybody. In today’s meeting it was reiterated that Premier League clubs absolutely puts football into context.
“So many lives have been lost and so many others deeply affected. The Premier League, our clubs and our players have provided vital support to their communities and the NHS and will continue to do so after matches recommence.
“The government last night signalled its road map for easing lockdown and during the meeting today we heard news about further announcements about a return to live sport. We welcome these first steps and we’re ready to play our part.
“We’re working flat out with club and stakeholders – that’s government, our broadcast partners, the FA, the EFL, the PFA, the LMA – to create a responsible, safe and deliverable model to complete the season. The first tentative step is to return to training on a socially-distanced basis, and we are making some progress on that.
“We have protocols created and reviewed, we have a testing company appointed, but the important consultation with players and managers is the next step, nothing has been agreed and nothing will be agreed until we have spoken to both the managers and the players.
“Like all industries we must plan for getting football back up and running, so much depends upon it. Of course, safety comes first and we must listen to the government, the authorities and the medical experts and continue to follow their advice. That is exactly what we’re doing – we’re getting ourselves into the best position to resume the season but only when the conditions are right.
“In terms of what happened at today’s meeting, wide-ranging discussions today, lots of topics covered, strong desire to discuss everything in the round and to discuss a collective way forward.
“Lots of it is obviously confidential but still the really strong collective will to complete the season remains, lots of discussions about the importance of players and managers and their vital role in moving forward.
“We discussed the training protocols, they’re under medical advice and we’re working closely with government still. No decisions will be made until after we have talked to players and managers and those meetings are scheduled for later this week.
“We have appointed a testing company. We talked about neutral venues – obviously it is the preference of all our clubs to play at home if at all possible, but all must be cognisant of what authorities are telling us and we will continue with that conversation.
“We won’t be playing until the middle of June, it doesn’t seem quite right to be talking about playing before we’ve actually taken the decision to return to the first stage of training, but obviously in terms of how those matches will take place, there’s a lot of water to pass under the bridge and we will continue to assess the circumstances then.”


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Aston Villa fans hit out at huge Project Restart update

The Premier League could resume in June after the government gave the green light to Project Restart proposals .
Clubs met with top-flight bosses today to discuss the ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Fulfilling the remaining fixtures has been the Premier League 's intention since the suspension was put in place two months ago .
Aston Villa have opposed the Project Restart plan in its current form , which would see matches played at neutral venues .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter here However , the government has given permission for sporting events to return from June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top-flight 's proposed restart date of June 12 .
Per the latest guidance , matches will be able to be played for broadcast , a government document stating : “ Cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed doors for broadcast , while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.
” Villa have 10 matches left to play in their battle for safety and have a game in hand on the teams around them .
Here 's how fans reacted to the update : Oxford EV Chargers : No continuation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans .
If Villa ( and others ) can not obtain the same advantages of playing at home as others have for 75 % of the season then there is no competition integrity .
End of story .
Tidge : We were about 3 weeks behind Germany in the Pandemic , but we feel like the season can restart at practically the same time .
Money is driving the authorities into mad decisions .
David Little Murdoch : Well that will put more clubs under pressure as teams need the fans for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t see why teams near the bottom get flak .
# avfc got 10 games left , over 25 % of the season .
More home than away .
Too much money involved .
No club in that position would say anything else .
Unfair to play behind closed doors .
What about those who ’ ve played harder fixtures ?
Ginger Like : So looks like the Premier League is gon na return mid June by the looks .
Argument from me is the fans won us the game against Watford and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given us a huge advantage .
Shame on the @ premierleague greed before lives .
Super Villan : This would require the prem to actually agree on the form that the league will be in for that to happen first ... And look how much progress we have made so far ... Man shrugging .
Tom Jones : No way of making it safe .
If there wasn ’ t so much money involved it wouldn ’ t be considered .

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The Premier League could resume in June after the government gave the green light to Project Restart proposals.
Clubs met with top-flight bosses today to discuss the ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fulfilling the remaining fixtures has been the Premier League's intention since the suspension was put in place two months ago.
Aston Villa have opposed the Project Restart plan in its current form, which would see matches played at neutral venues.
However, the government has given permission for sporting events to return from June 1 behind closed doors, ahead of the top-flight's proposed restart date of June 12.
Per the latest guidance, matches will be able to be played for broadcast, a government document stating: “Cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed doors for broadcast, while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.”
Villa have 10 matches left to play in their battle for safety and have a game in hand on the teams around them.
Here's how fans reacted to the update:
Oxford EV Chargers: No continuation of the season without the continued attendance of fans. If Villa (and others) cannot obtain the same advantages of playing at home as others have for 75% of the season then there is no competition integrity. End of story.
Tidge: We were about 3 weeks behind Germany in the Pandemic, but we feel like the season can restart at practically the same time. Money is driving the authorities into mad decisions.
David Little Murdoch: Well that will put more clubs under pressure as teams need the fans for the atmosphere.
Mr Thompson: Don’t see why teams near the bottom get flak. #avfc got 10 games left, over 25% of the season. More home than away. Too much money involved. No club in that position would say anything else. Unfair to play behind closed doors. What about those who’ve played harder fixtures?
Ginger Like: So looks like the Premier League is gonna return mid June by the looks. Argument from me is the fans won us the game against Watford and having us there in attendance would have given us a huge advantage. Shame on the @premierleague greed before lives.
Super Villan: This would require the prem to actually agree on the form that the league will be in for that to happen first... And look how much progress we have made so far... Man shrugging.
Tom Jones: No way of making it safe. If there wasn’t so much money involved it wouldn’t be considered.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Heartwarming response to young mum left with just 71p to feed family

Messages of support have flooded in after a young mum revealed the hardship of feeding a family on less than a pound .
Since the lockdown , Rebecca Irving has been left with just 71p in her bank account because of Universal Credit .
The mum has been forced to manage on just a basic bread diet to ensure she can feed her two young daughters , aged seven and 14 years old .
The 39-year-old , from Darlaston in Walsall , had just started her own landscaping business to try and prise herself off Universal Credit .
But instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loaf of bread to afford to feed her children 'balanced meals ' while they 're off school .
The mum used to be an IT analyst , but struggled to keep working as she began suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD ) .
The heartbreaking story has sparked almost 300 comments of support .
After reading her story , some social media users offered kind words and advised where the young mum could go to receive help .
Mandy Cole slammed the Universal Credit system for pushing cash-strapped families into hardship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If she is desperate if she contacts her children 's school they can provide her with an emergency food parcel .
No school would see one of their children go hungry .
“ I can totally empathise with this woman .
If you knew the reasons for her PTSD there would likely be different comments .
“ Universal Credit is horrific .
I am over £2000 short since January due to errors made by UC .
`` I was only paid £800 this month to pay for rent , bills and food for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) . ''
Another commented : “ That so sad .
I hope it all works out for her .
There are loads of food banks where she can get food for her kids.
” “ The judgmental people might eat their words if their husband turns into an abuser and they have a choice but to put their children first and enter ‘ The System ' , ” added another .
Mo Jay Khan said : “ It ’ s about time the government realize that Universal Credit is not working , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debt and hardship .
“ People on Universal Credit are worse off in this lockdown and they ’ re struggling to make ends meet .
`` It ’ s gone beyond a joke now and Universal Credit should be scrapped.
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Messages of support have flooded in after a young mum revealed the hardship of feeding a family on less than a pound.
Since the lockdown, Rebecca Irving has been left with just 71p in her bank account because of Universal Credit.
The mum has been forced to manage on just a basic bread diet to ensure she can feed her two young daughters, aged seven and 14 years old.
The 39-year-old, from Darlaston in Walsall, had just started her own landscaping business to try and prise herself off Universal Credit.
But instead, she found herself living off a loaf of bread to afford to feed her children 'balanced meals' while they're off school.
The mum used to be an IT analyst, but struggled to keep working as she began suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The heartbreaking story has sparked almost 300 comments of support.
After reading her story, some social media users offered kind words and advised where the young mum could go to receive help.
Mandy Cole slammed the Universal Credit system for pushing cash-strapped families into hardship.
She said on Facebook: “If she is desperate if she contacts her children's school they can provide her with an emergency food parcel. No school would see one of their children go hungry.
“I can totally empathise with this woman. If you knew the reasons for her PTSD there would likely be different comments.
“Universal Credit is horrific. I am over £2000 short since January due to errors made by UC.
"I was only paid £800 this month to pay for rent, bills and food for three kids (one is a baby)."
Another commented: “That so sad. I hope it all works out for her. There are loads of food banks where she can get food for her kids.”
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“The judgmental people might eat their words if their husband turns into an abuser and they have a choice but to put their children first and enter ‘The System',” added another.
Mo Jay Khan said: “It’s about time the government realize that Universal Credit is not working, it’s putting families into more debt and hardship.
“People on Universal Credit are worse off in this lockdown and they’re struggling to make ends meet.
"It’s gone beyond a joke now and Universal Credit should be scrapped.”
*Are you currently living on the breadline? We want to hear your story. Send an email to oprah.flash@reachplc.com


birminghammail--2020-05-11--The FA ruling that will delight West Brom and Leeds United

The Football Association has told Premier League clubs the season can not be voided , according to reports .
The Premier League met today to discuss the way forward in the 2019/2020 campaign - with many expecting acrimony and rancour .
However , that didn ’ t come to pass as The Independent described how the FA started out by telling the 20 clubs that the campaign must be decided either by playing the remaining fixtures - or by ‘ sporting merit ’ .
Sign up to our West Brom newsletter here The term effectively means on a points-per-game basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the title must be decided .
The newspaper revealed how simply declaring 2019/2020 remains completely off the table - thereby forcing clubs like Aston Villa , Bournemouth and Norwich to either accept a PPG conclusion or find a way to play their way out of the bottom three .
They claim the FA felt it needed to act decisively after the ‘ politiking ’ of the last few weeks , in which club chiefs like Villa 's Christian Purslow and Brighton 's Paul Barber had refused to accept playing games at neutral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were ‘ playing for time ’ .
What is clear is that the games will either have to be played or the results calculated - the current bottom three would all be relegated under ‘ sporting merit ’ .
However , the league will now explore the option of clubs using their home stadiums - albeit without supporters in attendance .
The FA dictat will come as a huge boost to clubs like Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion who are hoping to be promoted having been the pacesetters in the Championship for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear at The Hawthorns and Elland Road was that the Premier League would be simply voided and they would be denied a promotion they have worked so hard - and played so well - to achieve .
The meeting also went on to discuss proposals on player contracts that end on 30 June 2020 , as well as player safety and logistics in the event of playing behind closed doors .

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The Football Association has told Premier League clubs the season cannot be voided, according to reports.
The Premier League met today to discuss the way forward in the 2019/2020 campaign - with many expecting acrimony and rancour.
However, that didn’t come to pass as The Independent described how the FA started out by telling the 20 clubs that the campaign must be decided either by playing the remaining fixtures - or by ‘sporting merit’.
The term effectively means on a points-per-game basis, which dictates that issues like relegation and the title must be decided.
The newspaper revealed how simply declaring 2019/2020 remains completely off the table - thereby forcing clubs like Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Norwich to either accept a PPG conclusion or find a way to play their way out of the bottom three.
They claim the FA felt it needed to act decisively after the ‘politiking’ of the last few weeks, in which club chiefs like Villa's Christian Purslow and Brighton's Paul Barber had refused to accept playing games at neutral venues, creating a suspicion that they were ‘playing for time’.
What is clear is that the games will either have to be played or the results calculated - the current bottom three would all be relegated under ‘sporting merit’.
However, the league will now explore the option of clubs using their home stadiums - albeit without supporters in attendance.
The FA dictat will come as a huge boost to clubs like Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion who are hoping to be promoted having been the pacesetters in the Championship for most of the season.
The big fear at The Hawthorns and Elland Road was that the Premier League would be simply voided and they would be denied a promotion they have worked so hard - and played so well - to achieve.
The meeting also went on to discuss proposals on player contracts that end on 30 June 2020, as well as player safety and logistics in the event of playing behind closed doors.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Advice from government says over 70s and pregnant women don't have to shield

People aged 70 and over - as well as pregnant women - do not have to shield .
It 's the latest advice in a road map published by the government according to our sister title the Manchester Evening News .
But if you have a serious health condition , you must continue to protect yourself .
The detailed document explains how England would ease restrictions imposed during lockdown in the near future .
It set out how those over 70 , people with specific chronic pre-existing conditions and pregnant women do not need to be shielded .
However the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be taken to minimise contact with other people outside of their own household .
The road map reads : `` It remains the case that some people are more clinically vulnerable to COVID-19 than others .
`` These include those aged over 70 , those with specific chronic pre-existing conditions and pregnant women .
`` These clinically vulnerable people should continue to take particular care to minimise contact with others outside their households , but do not need to be shielded . ''
Certain cancers and respiratory conditions are classed as belonging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable , ' and this group is strongly advised to continue shielding .
The group should stay at home at all times and also avoid any face-to-face contact with people outside their household .
To find out more about shielding click here .
Clinically vulnerable who do not have to shield : • aged 70 or older ( regardless of medical conditions ) • under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below ( that is , anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to moderate respiratory diseases , such as asthma , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) , emphysema or bronchitis • chronic neurological conditions , such as Parkinson ’ s disease , motor neurone disease , multiple sclerosis ( MS ) , or cerebral palsy • a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS , or medicines such as steroid tablets • being seriously overweight ( a body mass index ( BMI ) of 40 or above ) Clinically extremely vulnerable who should continue to shield : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy - People with lung cancer who are undergoing radical radiotherapy - People with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia , lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment - People having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer - People having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system , such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors - People who have had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People with severe respiratory conditions including all cystic fibrosis , severe asthma and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary ( COPD ) .
• People with rare diseases that significantly increase the risk of infections ( such as SCID , homozygous sickle cell ) .
• People on immunosuppression therapies sufficient to significantly increase risk of infection .
• Women who are pregnant with significant heart disease , congenital or acquired .

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People aged 70 and over - as well as pregnant women - do not have to shield.
It's the latest advice in a road map published by the government according to our sister title the Manchester Evening News.
But if you have a serious health condition, you must continue to protect yourself.
The detailed document explains how England would ease restrictions imposed during lockdown in the near future.
It set out how those over 70, people with specific chronic pre-existing conditions and pregnant women do not need to be shielded.
However the government does advise that 'particular care' should be taken to minimise contact with other people outside of their own household.
The road map reads: "It remains the case that some people are more clinically vulnerable to COVID-19 than others.
"These include those aged over 70, those with specific chronic pre-existing conditions and pregnant women.
"These clinically vulnerable people should continue to take particular care to minimise contact with others outside their households, but do not need to be shielded."
Certain cancers and respiratory conditions are classed as belonging to a group of the 'clinically extremely vulnerable,' and this group is strongly advised to continue shielding.
The group should stay at home at all times and also avoid any face-to-face contact with people outside their household.
To find out more about shielding click here.
Clinically vulnerable who do not have to shield:
aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions) under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below (that is, anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds):
chronic (long-term) mild to moderate respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis
chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
chronic kidney disease
chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or cerebral palsy
diabetes
a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets
being seriously overweight (a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above)
pregnant women
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Clinically extremely vulnerable who should continue to shield:


birminghammail--2020-05-11--The FA ruling that means Aston Villa must face their relegation fears

The Football Association has told Premier League clubs the season can not be voided , according to reports .
The Premier League met today to discuss the way forward in the 2019/2020 campaign - with many expecting acrimony and rancour .
However , that didn ’ t come to pass as The Independent described how the FA started out by telling the 20 clubs that the campaign must be decided either by playing the remaining fixtures - or by ‘ sporting merit ’ .
Sign up to our Aston Villa newsletter here The term effectively means on a points-per-game basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the title must be decided .
The newspaper revealed how simply declaring 2019/2020 remains completely off the table - thereby forcing clubs like Aston Villa , Bournemouth and Norwich to either accept a PPG conclusion or find a way to play their way out of the bottom three .
They claim the FA felt it needed to act decisively after the ‘ politiking ’ of the last few weeks , in which club chiefs like Christian Purslow and Paul Barber had refused to accept playing games at neutral venues , creating a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time ’ .
What is clear is that the games will either have to be played or the results calculated - the current bottom three would all be relegated under ‘ sporting merit ’ .
However , the league will now explore the option of clubs using their home stadiums - albeit without supporters in attendance .
The FA dictat will come as a huge boost to clubs like Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion who are hoping to be promoted having been the pacesetters in the Championship for most of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss proposals on player contracts that end on 30 June 2020 , as well as player safety and logistics in the event of playing behind closed doors .

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The Football Association has told Premier League clubs the season cannot be voided, according to reports.
The Premier League met today to discuss the way forward in the 2019/2020 campaign - with many expecting acrimony and rancour.
However, that didn’t come to pass as The Independent described how the FA started out by telling the 20 clubs that the campaign must be decided either by playing the remaining fixtures - or by ‘sporting merit’.
The term effectively means on a points-per-game basis, which dictates that issues like relegation and the title must be decided.
The newspaper revealed how simply declaring 2019/2020 remains completely off the table - thereby forcing clubs like Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Norwich to either accept a PPG conclusion or find a way to play their way out of the bottom three.
They claim the FA felt it needed to act decisively after the ‘politiking’ of the last few weeks, in which club chiefs like Christian Purslow and Paul Barber had refused to accept playing games at neutral venues, creating a suspicion that they were ‘playing for time’.
What is clear is that the games will either have to be played or the results calculated - the current bottom three would all be relegated under ‘sporting merit’.
However, the league will now explore the option of clubs using their home stadiums - albeit without supporters in attendance.
The FA dictat will come as a huge boost to clubs like Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion who are hoping to be promoted having been the pacesetters in the Championship for most of the season.
The meeting also went on to discuss proposals on player contracts that end on 30 June 2020, as well as player safety and logistics in the event of playing behind closed doors.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Webbs to reopen its garden centres - here's when

Webbs is to reopen its garden centres following Boris Johnson 's announcement on the slight relaxing of lockdown rules .
Bosses says there will be new social distancing measures in place to ensure the health and safety of both staff and customers .
This will include no groups of more than two people per visit , including children , and the continued closure of cafes and clothing departments .
Webbs in West Hagley and Cheltenham will reopen from Wednesday 13 May and its store at Wychbold will open the day after , on Thursday 14 May .
Head of Operations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are reopening our stores to help our customers repair , improve and maintain their homes and gardens while staying at home - as well as shop from our local foodhall .
`` It is important to us that our customers feel safe when they shop with us , so prior to making a trip , our customers will need to understand our new COVID-19 health and safety policy and our temporary store opening times ” .
The new health and safety measures include : • Customer numbers will be limited to stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed at entrance points and car parks .
This may result in customers having to queue externally to gain entrance to the stores at certain times of day .
• No groups of more than 2 people per visit , including children .
• All customers and colleagues must always keep 2 metres apart .
New signs and floor markings are in place to help .
• Antibacterial stations and trolley/basket cleaning points will be provided at store entrances and throughout the stores .
• All customer tills have been fitted with Perspex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Contactless payment limits have been increased and all transactions should be paid for by chip and pin or contactless whenever possible .
Most gardening and home items are available in-store at Webbs ; however , some restrictions are in place to adhere to government guidelines .
This includes the closure of restaurants , cafés , and clothing departments .
He said : `` We know that spending time in our gardens is good for our physical and mental wellbeing , and we welcome the opportunity to once again open our doors to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcoming environment as possible .
`` That is why we have decided to delay the opening of our larger store at Wychbold to Thursday 14 May . ''

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Webbs is to reopen its garden centres following Boris Johnson's announcement on the slight relaxing of lockdown rules.
Bosses says there will be new social distancing measures in place to ensure the health and safety of both staff and customers.
This will include no groups of more than two people per visit, including children, and the continued closure of cafes and clothing departments.
Webbs in West Hagley and Cheltenham will reopen from Wednesday 13 May and its store at Wychbold will open the day after, on Thursday 14 May.
Head of Operations, Nick Baker, said: “We are reopening our stores to help our customers repair, improve and maintain their homes and gardens while staying at home - as well as shop from our local foodhall.
"It is important to us that our customers feel safe when they shop with us, so prior to making a trip, our customers will need to understand our new COVID-19 health and safety policy and our temporary store opening times”.
The new health and safety measures include:
Customer numbers will be limited to stores at any one time and will be managed at entrance points and car parks. This may result in customers having to queue externally to gain entrance to the stores at certain times of day.
No groups of more than 2 people per visit, including children.
All customers and colleagues must always keep 2 metres apart. New signs and floor markings are in place to help.
Antibacterial stations and trolley/basket cleaning points will be provided at store entrances and throughout the stores.
All customer tills have been fitted with Perspex screens to protect customers and colleagues
Contactless payment limits have been increased and all transactions should be paid for by chip and pin or contactless whenever possible.
Most gardening and home items are available in-store at Webbs; however, some restrictions are in place to adhere to government guidelines. This includes the closure of restaurants, cafés, and clothing departments.
Edward Webb, owner and chairman, welcomed the government announcement.
He said: "We know that spending time in our gardens is good for our physical and mental wellbeing, and we welcome the opportunity to once again open our doors to our customers and colleagues in as safe and welcoming environment as possible.
"That is why we have decided to delay the opening of our larger store at Wychbold to Thursday 14 May."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--How to remove the white bits from chicken breasts

Chicken .
It 's healthy as well as a cheap and a tasty option for all the family .
But those fiddly and tough white bits can be a tad off-putting for cooks .
They are actually tendons and many of us do n't relish the prospect of handling the raw meat .
But in a much-viewed TikTok video , an American woman has shared her simple hack to remove them .
Californian mum , Mandy Klentz AKA @ raising_krazies demonstrated how by using a fork and a piece of kitchen paper , you can easily remove the tendon from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27-year-old said all that 's needed is to place the prongs of a fork either side of the end of the tendon , use a paper towel to grip it in your other hand , push down with the fork , and you can slide the tendon right out of the breast .
The tip has impressed so many people that Klentz 's video has now had over 3.9 million views , 647,000 likes , and 9,500 comments .
In an another chicken -related hack , a mum shared her version of KFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in the kitchen .
The simple recipe uses items such as butter , flour , pepper , garlic powder , a beef stock cube , a chicken stock cube and some water .
The recipe was posted to the Memories with Dishes Facebook group with the mum saying : `` Easy , Inexpensive And Extremely Delicious.. Don ’ t LOSE this recipe . ''
Social media users were impressed with the hack .
One wrote : “ Yummy yum thanks for sharing this recipe I love their gravy.
” “ There IS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this compares , will definitely need to try , ” agreed another .

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Chicken. It's healthy as well as a cheap and a tasty option for all the family.
But those fiddly and tough white bits can be a tad off-putting for cooks.
They are actually tendons and many of us don't relish the prospect of handling the raw meat.
But in a much-viewed TikTok video, an American woman has shared her simple hack to remove them.
Californian mum, Mandy Klentz AKA @raising_krazies demonstrated how by using a fork and a piece of kitchen paper, you can easily remove the tendon from each breast in one go.
The 27-year-old said all that's needed is to place the prongs of a fork either side of the end of the tendon, use a paper towel to grip it in your other hand, push down with the fork, and you can slide the tendon right out of the breast.
The tip has impressed so many people that Klentz's video has now had over 3.9 million views, 647,000 likes, and 9,500 comments.
In an another chicken -related hack, a mum shared her version of KFC gravy with all the ingredients likely to be in the kitchen.
The simple recipe uses items such as butter, flour, pepper, garlic powder, a beef stock cube, a chicken stock cube and some water.
The recipe was posted to the Memories with Dishes Facebook group with the mum saying: "Easy, Inexpensive And Extremely Delicious.. Don’t LOSE this recipe."
Social media users were impressed with the hack.
One wrote: “Yummy yum thanks for sharing this recipe I love their gravy.”
“There IS something special about KFC Gravy, hope this compares, will definitely need to try,” agreed another.


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Download Birmingham Live app for all the latest news - and it's free

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If you 're an Android or an Apple device owner , you can download the BirminghamLive app to get the very latest news from your area .
Whether you want the latest traffic and travel updates , breaking news , crime alerts or the pick of the city 's events , we 've got it all .
You can customise the app to give you the news YOU want to read - from coronavirus to your favourite football club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , TV coverage , insights into the city 's arts and culture scene , and latest showbiz gossip .
Our push notifications help highlight the biggest stories to you first .
Aston Villa , Birmingham City , West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers fans can get closer to their club with our rolling news coverage and goal alerts straight to your mobile .
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BirminghamLive readers can download the tailor-made app to get the latest news, views and insights straight to their smartphones.
If you're an Android or an Apple device owner, you can download the BirminghamLive app to get the very latest news from your area.
Whether you want the latest traffic and travel updates, breaking news, crime alerts or the pick of the city's events, we've got it all.
You can customise the app to give you the news YOU want to read - from coronavirus to your favourite football club.
There's everything from money-saving tips, TV coverage, insights into the city's arts and culture scene, and latest showbiz gossip.
Our push notifications help highlight the biggest stories to you first.
Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers fans can get closer to their club with our rolling news coverage and goal alerts straight to your mobile.
And the best news? Well, like the majority of the other apps on your phone, it's completely free, ensuring you can keep up to date with all the city's goings on without paying a penny.
Watch the video above to see how it all works and click on the app above to download yours.