birminghammail--2020-03-24--New supermarket opening times and lockdown rules

Boris Johnson has put the UK into lockdown which means nobody should be going out and about unless absolutely necessary .
However , the government does recognise that people may need to pick up essential groceries from the supermarket as infrequently as possible .
As a result , most supermarkets are now operating at reduced hours and have introduced new rules to keep both staff and customers safe .
We would encourage anyone thinking of grocery shopping to plan wisely so you do n't have to go again for a while but not to stockpile and to always keep a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These are the latest opening times and rules for supermarkets - be sure to check ahead as this is a rapidly changing situation .
Follow our live blog here for Midland coronavirus updates Tesco tweeted that it has reduced hours at some stores due to 'operational reasons ' after photos showed shelves cleared of food and other essential goods .
Some Tesco Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight .
Tesco will be giving priority access to NHS staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , but this wo n't apply to Express stores .
The supermarket giant has also put maximum two restrictions on certain products including anti-bacterial wipes , dried pasta and toilet roll .
Zoe Evans , of Tesco ’ s UK Customer Engagement Centre , also advised shoppers to order online deliveries further ahead due to demand for booking slots .
Opening hours are now 8am to 8pm , instead of 9pm , from Monday to Saturday , and 11am to 5pm on Sundays .
Aldi is also introducing new measures to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolled out at more than 7,000 checkouts across the UK yesterday ( March 23 ) and the plan is to go further by adding floor markers at checkouts , and encouraging customers to pay using contactless rather than cash .
Customers are also limited to a maximum of four of the same item .
Sainsbury ’ s has updated its opening times and store rules to ensure there 's enough to go round .
Customers can buy a maximum of three of any grocery products and a maxium of two popular items such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paper .
In a letter to customers , the supermarket ’ s CEO said : “ You will have seen that we put restrictions in place this week to ensure that more products are on shelf for longer .
From Monday March 23rd , we are consolidating our opening hours and all our supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm , Monday-Saturday , including those with an Argos store .
Sunday opening , Sainsbury ’ s Local and petrol station opening times will stay the same.
” In addition , every Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's supermarkets will dedicate 8am - 9am to serving elderly , disabled and vulnerable customers , as well as NHS and Social Care workers .
To find the opening hours for your local store , click here The Co-Op has announced that it will be offering priority shopping to the vulnerable and those who care for them from 8am to 9am from Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 11am on Sundays .
Home Bargains has pledged that it will try to ensure store opening hours remain the same to provide the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The discount store has said that it will try not to reduce its opening times as this would increase the volume of shoppers in store during the hours in which it is open .
The brand has also said it will be ensuring staff and customers are kept as safe as possible .
Waitrose will be dedicating the first hour of shopping to the elderly and most vulnerable , and for those caring for them .
It has also announced it will now limit the number of people allowed in stores at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines are met .
The number of people allowed in store will depend on how many tills are in each specific branch .
Marshals will be deployed outside to monitor queue levels , and there will be stickers on the floors of stores to remind people of the social distancing rules .
NHS staff are given priority at the checkouts .
Waitrose Four Oaks has announced it is to stay open until September to help shoppers .
The store had been due to close in March .
Iceland will open its supermarkets from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit before stores open to the public .
The store has now introduced a daily slot for NHS workers to shop .
This is in the final hour of trading .
Asda will be temporarily closing its 24 hour stores between 12am and 6am .
A number of restrictions are also in place .
The supermarket confirmed via Twitter that customers would now be able to buy up to three of any product across all food items , toiletries and cleaning products .
Find the opening hours for your local Morrisons store here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more vulnerable customers , as well as NHS workers , will have time set apart for them to make sure they are able to purchase the essentials they need .
Check your M & S hours here A statement read : “ Supporting our customers and communities during this difficult time is our number one priority . ''
It continued : “ We want to make sure everyone has access to the items they need , so we are setting aside the first hour of trading on certain days for our older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brilliant NHS and emergency workers .
“ For older and vulnerable customers , this will be on Mondays and Thursdays .
For NHS and emergency workers , this will be Tuesdays and Fridays . ''

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Boris Johnson has put the UK into lockdown which means nobody should be going out and about unless absolutely necessary.
However, the government does recognise that people may need to pick up essential groceries from the supermarket as infrequently as possible.
As a result, most supermarkets are now operating at reduced hours and have introduced new rules to keep both staff and customers safe.
We would encourage anyone thinking of grocery shopping to plan wisely so you don't have to go again for a while but not to stockpile and to always keep a two metre distance from other shoppers.
These are the latest opening times and rules for supermarkets - be sure to check ahead as this is a rapidly changing situation.
Follow our live blog here for Midland coronavirus updates
Tesco
Tesco tweeted that it has reduced hours at some stores due to 'operational reasons' after photos showed shelves cleared of food and other essential goods.
Some Tesco Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight.
Tesco will be giving priority access to NHS staff one hour before stores open on certain days, but this won't apply to Express stores.
The supermarket giant has also put maximum two restrictions on certain products including anti-bacterial wipes, dried pasta and toilet roll.
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Zoe Evans, of Tesco’s UK Customer Engagement Centre, also advised shoppers to order online deliveries further ahead due to demand for booking slots.
Find your nearest Tesco shop here
Aldi
Opening hours are now 8am to 8pm, instead of 9pm, from Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.
Aldi is also introducing new measures to protect staff and customers. Clear screens were rolled out at more than 7,000 checkouts across the UK yesterday (March 23) and the plan is to go further by adding floor markers at checkouts, and encouraging customers to pay using contactless rather than cash.
Customers are also limited to a maximum of four of the same item.
Check your local Aldi stores opening times here
(Image: Simon Hadley)
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has updated its opening times and store rules to ensure there's enough to go round. Customers can buy a maximum of three of any grocery products and a maxium of two popular items such as UHT milk, soap and toilet paper.
In a letter to customers, the supermarket’s CEO said: “You will have seen that we put restrictions in place this week to ensure that more products are on shelf for longer. From Monday March 23rd, we are consolidating our opening hours and all our supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm, Monday-Saturday, including those with an Argos store. Sunday opening, Sainsbury’s Local and petrol station opening times will stay the same.”
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In addition, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all Sainsbury's supermarkets will dedicate 8am - 9am to serving elderly, disabled and vulnerable customers, as well as NHS and Social Care workers.
To find the opening hours for your local store, click here
Co-Op
The Co-Op has announced that it will be offering priority shopping to the vulnerable and those who care for them from 8am to 9am from Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 11am on Sundays.
Find your local Co-Op store here
Home Bargains
Home Bargains has pledged that it will try to ensure store opening hours remain the same to provide the public with essentials like food and cleaning products. The discount store has said that it will try not to reduce its opening times as this would increase the volume of shoppers in store during the hours in which it is open. The brand has also said it will be ensuring staff and customers are kept as safe as possible.
Find your nearest Home Bargains store here
Central England Co-op
There are 50 Central England Co-op stores in the region, which are different to Co-op supermarkets. , Central England Co-op has in place a temporary limit of two of every product to help maintain stock levels but has reassured customers that there are no issues with its robust supply lines and that shops are getting daily deliveries.
This has been supplemented with a range of measures to ensure social distancing guidelines are adhered to and earlier closing times put in place to allow for cleaning, the replenishment of stock and so colleagues can get home to be with their families. Stores will now close at 8pm.
Find your nearest Central England Co-op here
Waitrose
Waitrose will be dedicating the first hour of shopping to the elderly and most vulnerable, and for those caring for them.
It has also announced it will now limit the number of people allowed in stores at a single time to ensure social distancing guidelines are met. The number of people allowed in store will depend on how many tills are in each specific branch.
Marshals will be deployed outside to monitor queue levels, and there will be stickers on the floors of stores to remind people of the social distancing rules. NHS staff are given priority at the checkouts.
Waitrose Four Oaks has announced it is to stay open until September to help shoppers. The store had been due to close in March.
Check your Waitrose opening hours here
Iceland
Iceland will open its supermarkets from 8am to 9am for elderly customers to visit before stores open to the public.
The store has now introduced a daily slot for NHS workers to shop. This is in the final hour of trading.
Check your local Iceland's opening hours here
Asda
Asda will be temporarily closing its 24 hour stores between 12am and 6am.
A number of restrictions are also in place. The supermarket confirmed via Twitter that customers would now be able to buy up to three of any product across all food items, toiletries and cleaning products.
Check your local Asda's opening hours here
Morrisons
Opening hours vary across the country.
Find the opening hours for your local Morrisons store here
M&S
M&S has confirmed that older and more vulnerable customers, as well as NHS workers, will have time set apart for them to make sure they are able to purchase the essentials they need. Check your M&S hours here
A statement read: “Supporting our customers and communities during this difficult time is our number one priority."
It continued: “We want to make sure everyone has access to the items they need, so we are setting aside the first hour of trading on certain days for our older and vulnerable customers, and for our brilliant NHS and emergency workers.
“For older and vulnerable customers, this will be on Mondays and Thursdays. For NHS and emergency workers, this will be Tuesdays and Fridays."


birminghammail--2020-03-24--BrumKind-backed coronavirus fund raises staggering £46,000 in single day

We launched our coronavirus emergency # BrumKind campaign with our wonderful partners at Heart of England Community Foundation today - and your response has been incredible .
A staggering £46,265 was donated to the Coronavirus Resilience Fund in the hours after we published our campaign launch - taking the running total to £126,225 .
Here at BirminghamLive we are proud to say we have made our own contribution , donating £10,000 from the BirminghamLive Charity Fund .
Every penny donated will go to charities and community organisations across the city and region to support the emergency coronavirus effort .
BirminghamLive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In these difficult times , I am pleased to be able to make this donation to the resilience fund and know that it will go some way to helping those in need in Birmingham .
`` We know that many of the organisations that do great charity work in Birmingham could be significantly impacted by the current crisis .
`` That 's why we want to raise awareness of the fund and ask businesses or individuals who can afford it to help us .
All donations will help , no matter how small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributed to the fund - among them Wesleyan Assurance , Coventry Building Society and Coventry City of Culture Trust .
But the contributions are also beginning to roll in from individual donors - often with heartfelt messages attached .
One donor gave £100 and wrote : `` I am a Chinese , I lived in Birmingham for five years .
I love this great land and kind people .
I will stand up with all of them to fight the Coronavirus !
Keep fighting , keep dreams we had .
We all are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Another , called Sophie , donated a tenner with this message : `` Thank you to the frontline workers of Birmingham - truly amazing people who are risking their own safety to care for others . ''
How you can join us and become donors to the Coronavirus Resilience Fund The Heart of England Community Foundation has helped more than 6,000 projects across the region and awarded over £20 million since being founded 25 years ago .
The foundation wants to ensure important services that local people rely on are not falling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you are a business willing to help , or an individual who wants to ensure our most vulnerable are looked after now , you can donate here .
The fund is open to constituted groups who are providing services such as food banks , social eating projects , emergency food parcel deliveries and those engaging in outreach activities .
Tina Costello , Chief Executive at Heart of England Community Foundation , said : “ We understand the impact that Covid-19 will have on communities ; personally , financially and when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
“ It ’ s vital that local communities come together and support each other in these hard and uncertain times .
The charity sector relies on donations to ensure they are helping those in need , and as a Community Foundation we want to ensure that the local support continues throughout this period .
“ It ’ s our role to provide a voice for those who may not be shouting the loudest , but without whom whole communities would suffer immeasurably.
” How you can apply for emergency help from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all constituted groups providing vital aid - including these : • Delivery of emergency food/medicine parcels to those isolated due to the virus • Befriending services supporting the elderly or vulnerable through isolation If you do n't meet this criteria do n't worry - submit your application .
To apply , please fill out anapplication form and email it to info @ heartofenglandcf.co.uk The form has been kept as simple as possible to make it easy to apply , while meeting our obligations to spend the funds wisely .
The fund panel will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money will quickly distributed - there is no time to waste .
BirminghamLive and our print partners Birmingham Mail and Birmingham Post have a strong and proud tradition of supporting our communities .
Our annual BrumFeeds campaign collects tonnes of food for distribution through our city 's foodbanks .
We also regularly use our platforms to highlight local campaigns , charities and initiatives .

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We launched our coronavirus emergency #BrumKind campaign with our wonderful partners at Heart of England Community Foundation today - and your response has been incredible.
A staggering £46,265 was donated to the Coronavirus Resilience Fund in the hours after we published our campaign launch - taking the running total to £126,225.
Here at BirminghamLive we are proud to say we have made our own contribution, donating £10,000 from the BirminghamLive Charity Fund.
Every penny donated will go to charities and community organisations across the city and region to support the emergency coronavirus effort.
BirminghamLive Editor Anna Jeys said today: "In these difficult times, I am pleased to be able to make this donation to the resilience fund and know that it will go some way to helping those in need in Birmingham.
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"We know that many of the organisations that do great charity work in Birmingham could be significantly impacted by the current crisis.
"That's why we want to raise awareness of the fund and ask businesses or individuals who can afford it to help us. All donations will help, no matter how small."
Other major organisations have also contributed to the fund - among them Wesleyan Assurance, Coventry Building Society and Coventry City of Culture Trust.
But the contributions are also beginning to roll in from individual donors - often with heartfelt messages attached.
One donor gave £100 and wrote: "I am a Chinese, I lived in Birmingham for five years. I love this great land and kind people. I will stand up with all of them to fight the Coronavirus! Keep fighting, keep dreams we had. We all are going to have a great future!"
Another, called Sophie, donated a tenner with this message: "Thank you to the frontline workers of Birmingham - truly amazing people who are risking their own safety to care for others."
How you can join us and become donors to the Coronavirus Resilience Fund
The Heart of England Community Foundation has helped more than 6,000 projects across the region and awarded over £20 million since being founded 25 years ago. The foundation wants to ensure important services that local people rely on are not falling by the wayside during the current crisis.
If you are a business willing to help, or an individual who wants to ensure our most vulnerable are looked after now, you can donate here.
The fund is open to constituted groups who are providing services such as food banks, social eating projects, emergency food parcel deliveries and those engaging in outreach activities.
Tina Costello, Chief Executive at Heart of England Community Foundation, said: “We understand the impact that Covid-19 will have on communities; personally, financially and when it comes to the capacity to support vulnerable people.
“It’s vital that local communities come together and support each other in these hard and uncertain times. The charity sector relies on donations to ensure they are helping those in need, and as a Community Foundation we want to ensure that the local support continues throughout this period.
“It’s our role to provide a voice for those who may not be shouting the loudest, but without whom whole communities would suffer immeasurably.”
Show your support for our NHS Heroes Please pledge your support for all the amazing NHS staff who are battling the coronavirus crisis on the frontline. At BirminghamLive, we’re proud to be part of the Reach nationwide NHS Heroes campaign, launched to make sure all these incredible people know exactly how much they mean to the nation. We’re asking you to show them love by helping us create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain. By dropping a heart on our online map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS. To pledge your support, just go to Thanks A Million NHS. Add your postcode to put a heart on the map and show your support for the heroes of the NHS. And please do share the page to encourage others to show their support too. We also want to hear your stories of NHS Heroes too - it could be something as simple as bringing cakes in for the team or making endless cups of tea to looking after each other's children when no childcare is available and being available to swap shifts even when caring for people at home. Please email details of your hero to zoe.chamberlain@reachplc.com - we'd love to feature them. You can also read heartwarming stories in our #BrumKIND campaign Thank you
How you can apply for emergency help from the fund
The fund is open to all constituted groups providing vital aid - including these:
Food banks and specialist food projects
Delivery of emergency food/medicine parcels to those isolated due to the virus
Those engaging in vital outreach activities
Befriending services supporting the elderly or vulnerable through isolation
If you don't meet this criteria don't worry - submit your application.
To apply, please fill out anapplication form and email it to info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk
The form has been kept as simple as possible to make it easy to apply, while meeting our obligations to spend the funds wisely.
The fund panel will announce the first grants within days and the money will quickly distributed - there is no time to waste.
BrumFeeds
BirminghamLive and our print partners Birmingham Mail and Birmingham Post have a strong and proud tradition of supporting our communities.
Our annual BrumFeeds campaign collects tonnes of food for distribution through our city's foodbanks.
We also regularly use our platforms to highlight local campaigns, charities and initiatives.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Coronavirus cases more than double in Brum in just two days

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Midlands has been announced .
More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed in the Midlands alone , it was reported today by Public Health England ( Tuesday March 24 ) .
There have been a total 1,074 in the Midlands as a whole , whilst in Birmingham the number of cases has more than doubled from 91 to 187 in just two days .
Follow our live blog here for Midland coronavirus updates Sadly , another 87 people in the UK have died as a result of coronavirus - taking the toll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest daily rise so far across the country and it comes on the first day of the nationwide lockdown .
The breakdown of deaths is as follows - 83 in England , two in Scotland , one in Wales , and one in Northern Ireland - up from 55 deaths across the whole of the UK on Monday .
The number of deaths in the Midlands as of Tuesday March 24 has not as yet been confirmed However , a total of 135 people are said to have recovered from the disease .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK now stands at 8,077 , which is up 1,427 from 6,650 on Monday , and 90,436 people have now been tested for the disease .
Breakdown of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the Midlands Boris Johnson yesterday announced unprecedented measures to bring the virus under control .
Police will have the power to enforce the strict new measures with fines , Boris Johnson said in a historic public address .
In today 's briefing Health Secretary Matt Hancock also urged people to heed the rules set out in that address .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sooner we stop the spread .
`` Unless we slow the spread of this virus those numbers will continue to rise .
`` That 's why it 's so important you follow the advice . ''
He says he can announce that 11,788 former health staff have agreed to return to help out .
They include 2,660 doctors , more than 2,000 other clinical staff and 6,147 nurses .
And he says 5,500 final year medical students and 1,800 final year student nurses will be going into work early .
He also praised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salute you and I will strain every sinew so you can do your job safely . ''
Support BirminghamLive 's NHS Heroes campaign here - to make sure all the amazing people of this wonderful organisation know exactly how much they mean to the nation .

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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Midlands has been announced.
More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed in the Midlands alone, it was reported today by Public Health England (Tuesday March 24).
There have been a total 1,074 in the Midlands as a whole, whilst in Birmingham the number of cases has more than doubled from 91 to 187 in just two days.
Follow our live blog here for Midland coronavirus updates
Sadly, another 87 people in the UK have died as a result of coronavirus - taking the toll up to 422.
This is the biggest daily rise so far across the country and it comes on the first day of the nationwide lockdown.
The breakdown of deaths is as follows - 83 in England, two in Scotland, one in Wales, and one in Northern Ireland - up from 55 deaths across the whole of the UK on Monday.
The number of deaths in the Midlands as of Tuesday March 24 has not as yet been confirmed
However, a total of 135 people are said to have recovered from the disease.
The number of confirmed cases in the UK now stands at 8,077, which is up 1,427 from 6,650 on Monday, and 90,436 people have now been tested for the disease.
Breakdown of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the Midlands
Midlands 1,074
Birmingham 187
Solihull 12
Dudley 40
Walsall 43
Coventry 24
Sandwell 47
Worcestershire 38
Staffordshire 76
Boris Johnson yesterday announced unprecedented measures to bring the virus under control.
Police will have the power to enforce the strict new measures with fines, Boris Johnson said in a historic public address.
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In today's briefing Health Secretary Matt Hancock also urged people to heed the rules set out in that address.
"The more we follow the rules, the sooner we stop the spread.
"Unless we slow the spread of this virus those numbers will continue to rise.
"That's why it's so important you follow the advice."
He says he can announce that 11,788 former health staff have agreed to return to help out. They include 2,660 doctors, more than 2,000 other clinical staff and 6,147 nurses.
And he says 5,500 final year medical students and 1,800 final year student nurses will be going into work early.
He also praised frontline staff, pledging: "We salute you and I will strain every sinew so you can do your job safely."
Support BirminghamLive's NHS Heroes campaign here - to make sure all the amazing people of this wonderful organisation know exactly how much they mean to the nation.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Man Utd fans react after talks with Wolves 'target' Thomas Lemar

Manchester United fans have been offering their verdict on the prospective move for Atletico Madrid forward Thomas Lemar .
The France international has been extensively linked with a move to the Premier League , with Wolverhampton Wanderers reported to be interested in the most recent window .
Along with Wolves – Chelsea , Arsenal and Spurs were all credited with an interest in Lemar , who moved to Atletico for £52.7m in 2018 .
Liverpool were also linked with the 24-year-old before he moved to the La Liga giants from Monaco .
And now , according to ESPN , United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player meeting with Old Trafford bosses last week .
After struggling under Diego Simeone in La Liga , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could look to revitalise Lemar 's career - but he wo n't come cheap , with the 24-year-old valued at around £90m .
Here 's how United fans on social media reacted to the Red Devils jumping to the front of the queue for Lemar .
@ Lusaka_Theory : Ole seems to know which players have that old school passion so if Ole wants him , no problem .
If he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how this dude idiotically made a wrong career move going to Atletico @ Maro_7_official : Why not ... can be useful @ Ras_JAPHTA : No , We don ’ t need him ... he will slow down our attacking pace .
@ PathT0Glory : Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss .
just another player capable of linking up well with bruno @ Riskin84 : Why would we want a left winger when that position is already crowded and also provided that Sanchez is on his way back .
@ Jamie_United : Aslong as it doesn ’ t stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ i see no problem @ DaflowABIOYE : No way !
Adds nothing to the team atm .
Too many left wing forwards

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Manchester United fans have been offering their verdict on the prospective move for Atletico Madrid forward Thomas Lemar.
The France international has been extensively linked with a move to the Premier League, with Wolverhampton Wanderers reported to be interested in the most recent window.
Along with Wolves – Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs were all credited with an interest in Lemar, who moved to Atletico for £52.7m in 2018.
Liverpool were also linked with the 24-year-old before he moved to the La Liga giants from Monaco.
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And now, according to ESPN, United have made a move with representatives of the player meeting with Old Trafford bosses last week.
After struggling under Diego Simeone in La Liga, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could look to revitalise Lemar's career - but he won't come cheap, with the 24-year-old valued at around £90m.
Here's how United fans on social media reacted to the Red Devils jumping to the front of the queue for Lemar.
@OttisSnr: Noooooo I would rather bring back Sanchez
@Lusaka_Theory: Ole seems to know which players have that old school passion so if Ole wants him, no problem. If he doesn't then let's talk about how this dude idiotically made a wrong career move going to Atletico
@alexnxumalo: Grealish before anyone
@Maro_7_official: Why not... can be useful
@Ras_JAPHTA: No, We don’t need him... he will slow down our attacking pace.
@PathT0Glory: Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. just another player capable of linking up well with bruno
@Riskin84: Why would we want a left winger when that position is already crowded and also provided that Sanchez is on his way back.
@Jamie_United: Aslong as it doesn’t stop us getting the starting players we need i see no problem
@DaflowABIOYE: No way! Adds nothing to the team atm. Too many left wing forwards


birminghammail--2020-03-24--David Walliams releases 30 audio books free for kids to listen to

David Walliams is releasing a series of 30 daily audio stories for children to listen to for free .
The TV star and children 's author announced on Twitter he would be releasing an audio version of one of his World 's Worst Children stories at 11am each day for the next 30 days to help keep children home from school entertained .
He tweeted on Monday : `` Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to 'The World 's Worst Children ' .
`` I 'll be releasing an audio story every day for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First up is The Terrible Triplets ! ''
Walliams has released three volumes of the World 's Worst Children , which feature short stories about badly behaved youngsters .
On Tuesday he released an audio version of another story , Spoiled Brad .
The stories are being posted via the SoundCloud channel of publisher HarperCollins , with links posted by Walliams on social media .
The majority of children are currently home from school due to measures to combat the spread of coronavirus .
With children unable to leave their homes over lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways to keep them occupied .
Little Britain star Walliams has produced a host of children 's books including The Boy in the Dress , The Beast of Buckingham Palace and another book of short stories , the World 's Worst Teachers .
To get the latest story click here .

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David Walliams is releasing a series of 30 daily audio stories for children to listen to for free.
The TV star and children's author announced on Twitter he would be releasing an audio version of one of his World's Worst Children stories at 11am each day for the next 30 days to help keep children home from school entertained.
He tweeted on Monday: "Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to 'The World's Worst Children'.
"I'll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free. First up is The Terrible Triplets!"
Walliams has released three volumes of the World's Worst Children, which feature short stories about badly behaved youngsters.
On Tuesday he released an audio version of another story, Spoiled Brad.
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The stories are being posted via the SoundCloud channel of publisher HarperCollins, with links posted by Walliams on social media.
The majority of children are currently home from school due to measures to combat the spread of coronavirus.
With children unable to leave their homes over lockdown measures, many parents are looking for ways to keep them occupied.
Little Britain star Walliams has produced a host of children's books including The Boy in the Dress, The Beast of Buckingham Palace and another book of short stories, the World's Worst Teachers.
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birminghammail--2020-03-24--Villa favourite: Wolves star among toughest opponents I've faced

Former Aston Villa defender and fan favourite Alan Hutton has explained that current Wolves winger Adama Traore possesses the one thing all defenders ( himself included ) hate with a passion - raw pace .
The Scot got the better of Spaniard Adama during his Middlesbrough days , most notably in that play-off semi-final bout that would eventually lead to heartache at Wembley for the Lions and a top flight move for Traore regardless .
Wolves broke their transfer record in the summer of 2018 as they emerged from the Championship as champions , and in the 18 months or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has helped to transform Traore into one of the most feared wingers in the Premier League .
Hutton might nullified him in that play-off campaign , but that ’ s not to say that Traore didn ’ t make him work hard at full-back ; indeed Hutton classes him in the same category as Manchester City star Raheem Sterling when it comes to a ‘ frightening ’ turn of speed .
“ When you look , it ’ s pace , as a defender , the likes of ( Raheem ) Sterling , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Hutton told Football Insider .
“ You know if you don ’ t get tight enough , if you don ’ t tackle them , they ’ re away , you can ’ t catch them up , they ’ re gone .
“ More technical players , like David Silva – unbelievable , you have to be switched on 100 per cent – they ’ re more the one-twos , technical , they try to find the space in behind you .
“ For me personally , it was pace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against someone you know is quicker than you , it ’ s a problem .
Speed frightens all defenders , it doesn ’ t matter which level you ’ re at , all defenders hate playing against pace .
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Former Aston Villa defender and fan favourite Alan Hutton has explained that current Wolves winger Adama Traore possesses the one thing all defenders (himself included) hate with a passion - raw pace.
The Scot got the better of Spaniard Adama during his Middlesbrough days, most notably in that play-off semi-final bout that would eventually lead to heartache at Wembley for the Lions and a top flight move for Traore regardless.
Wolves broke their transfer record in the summer of 2018 as they emerged from the Championship as champions, and in the 18 months or so that have followed Nuno Espirito Santo has helped to transform Traore into one of the most feared wingers in the Premier League.
Hutton might nullified him in that play-off campaign, but that’s not to say that Traore didn’t make him work hard at full-back; indeed Hutton classes him in the same category as Manchester City star Raheem Sterling when it comes to a ‘frightening’ turn of speed.
“When you look, it’s pace, as a defender, the likes of (Raheem) Sterling, Adama Traore, them type of people,” Hutton told Football Insider.
“You know if you don’t get tight enough, if you don’t tackle them, they’re away, you can’t catch them up, they’re gone.
“More technical players, like David Silva – unbelievable, you have to be switched on 100 per cent – they’re more the one-twos, technical, they try to find the space in behind you.
“For me personally, it was pace. If you’re coming up against someone you know is quicker than you, it’s a problem. Speed frightens all defenders, it doesn’t matter which level you’re at, all defenders hate playing against pace.”


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Aston Villa news and transfer rumours live

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
It was another weekend without a fixture @ @ @ @ @ as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK .
Games were initially suspended until April @ @ @ @ @ between league bosses , it was announced last week football is suspended until the end @ @ @ @ @ keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league @ @ @ @ @ other Villa news , updates and transfer rumours - as well as how COVID-19 is @ @ @ @ @ sure you follow all the action on today 's blog below ...

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Joseph Chapman, Ben Husband)

Hello and welcome to Tuesday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
It was another weekend without a fixture for Dean Smith's side as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
Games were initially suspended until April 4 but after a meeting between league bosses, it was announced last week football is suspended until the end of April.
We'll keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league, as well as any other Villa news, updates and transfer rumours - as well as how COVID-19 is affecting fans.
So make sure you follow all the action on today's blog below...


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Nolberto Solano explains his Liverpool offer while at Villa

Former Aston Villa star Nolberto Solano has revealed how he picked a return to Newcastle United over a move to European champions Liverpool back in 2005 , after being persuaded to return to Tyneside by Alan Shearer .
Solano , who spent 18 months at Villa Park and made 52 appearances , scoring nine goals and winning the club ’ s player of the year award , left B6 to make an emotional return to the North East in the summer of ‘ 05 .
It ’ s a place he admits he never wanted to leave , but because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robson took a turn for the worst , Villa were on hand to offer him an escape route .
Another campaign of high quality performances in England ’ s top tier attracted the attention of Rafa Benitez and Liverpool , who had just clinched their fifth European title in Istanbul .
Despite the best efforts of Benitez ’ s staff to persuade Solano that a move to Anfield that summer would serve him best , a phone call from ex-teammate Shearer and fellow North East colleague Steve Harper convinced the Peruvian that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Park .
All that said , Solano reflects fondly on his spell at Villa , which might ’ ve only been short but was sweet all the same under boss David O ’ Leary .
“ To be honest , I never wanted to leave [ Newcastle ] , ” Solano told FourFourTwo .
“ But at the time Bobby Robson was a little bit funny with me , so I told my agent that I wanted to play football .
“ Villa came in and gave me that opportunity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was player of the year in 2004-05 .
“ I was driving back to Newcastle when I had a call from one of Rafa Benitez ’ s assistants .
“ But I ’ d already spoken to Alan Shearer and Stevie Harper , who said , ‘ You ’ ve got to come back.
’ So that was that .
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Former Aston Villa star Nolberto Solano has revealed how he picked a return to Newcastle United over a move to European champions Liverpool back in 2005, after being persuaded to return to Tyneside by Alan Shearer.
Solano, who spent 18 months at Villa Park and made 52 appearances, scoring nine goals and winning the club’s player of the year award, left B6 to make an emotional return to the North East in the summer of ‘05.
It’s a place he admits he never wanted to leave, but because his relationship with then boss Sir Bobby Robson took a turn for the worst, Villa were on hand to offer him an escape route.
Another campaign of high quality performances in England’s top tier attracted the attention of Rafa Benitez and Liverpool, who had just clinched their fifth European title in Istanbul.
Despite the best efforts of Benitez’s staff to persuade Solano that a move to Anfield that summer would serve him best, a phone call from ex-teammate Shearer and fellow North East colleague Steve Harper convinced the Peruvian that he must make the return to St James’s Park.
All that said, Solano reflects fondly on his spell at Villa, which might’ve only been short but was sweet all the same under boss David O’Leary.
“To be honest, I never wanted to leave [Newcastle],” Solano told FourFourTwo. “But at the time Bobby Robson was a little bit funny with me, so I told my agent that I wanted to play football.
“Villa came in and gave me that opportunity. I had a great time there – I was player of the year in 2004-05.
“I was driving back to Newcastle when I had a call from one of Rafa Benitez’s assistants.
“But I’d already spoken to Alan Shearer and Stevie Harper, who said, ‘You’ve got to come back.’ So that was that.”


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Watch Ghost towns as lockdown hits Midland shop sites & parks

Normally busy shopping centres and parks were turned in to ghost towns as the Prime Minister ’ s coronavirus lockdown came in to effect .
Eerie scenes were played out in Sutton Coldfield , Tamworth and the city of Lichfield as shopping parks , high streets , the city centre and playgrounds at all three locations were emptied .
All were near empty - playgrounds were cordoned off , or had swings tied and signs put up banning entry .
And town and city centres - The Parade in Sutton , Lichfield ’ s Market Square and Market Street in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busier of the three - cafes were open and venues selling take out food .
Lichfield has been very quiet .
There was some activity around building sites - our photographer Richard Harris observed as he captured the scenes of Day One of the UK ’ s coronavirus lockdown .
And roads were quiet as he travelled between site , with the odd workmen seen repairing roads .
It was like Christmas Day at many retail sites - almost abandoned - very few people were seen as they appeared to heed the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busy Ventura Park shopping centre was almost deserted - save for supermarket shoppers .
There were queues outside some shops Boots and M & S in Mere Green in Sutton had shoppers spaced metres apart - just like has been seen in Italy .
Banks too had visitors but they were very cautious on numbers inside .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the lockdown on Monday night ( March 23 ) after worrying scenes at parks across the country on Mothering Sunday ( March 22 ) .
This was played out at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest urban park - Sutton Park - with crowds flocking to the beauty spot taking advantage of blue skies and sunshine - but risking spreading the deadly COVID-19 disease .
Not on Tuesday - Sutton Park was quiet - the playgrounds empty .
Same in Lichfield ’ s Beacon Park with stark orange netting identifying these were no go areas .
It led to the Prime Minister shutting down the country .
He said people could only leave their homes for the following reasons : 1 ) shopping for basic necessities , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of exercise a day - for example a run , walk , or cycle - alone or with members of your household ; 3 ) any medical need , to provide care or to help a vulnerable person ; and 4 ) travelling to and from work , but only where this is absolutely necessary and can not be done from home .
Mr Johnson stated : `` That ’ s all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home .
You should not be meeting friends .
If your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should say No .
`` You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home .
You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can .
`` And use food delivery services where you can .
If you don ’ t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them , including through fines and dispersing gatherings . ''

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Normally busy shopping centres and parks were turned in to ghost towns as the Prime Minister’s coronavirus lockdown came in to effect.
Eerie scenes were played out in Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth and the city of Lichfield as shopping parks, high streets, the city centre and playgrounds at all three locations were emptied.
All were near empty - playgrounds were cordoned off, or had swings tied and signs put up banning entry.
And town and city centres - The Parade in Sutton, Lichfield’s Market Square and Market Street in Tamworth were quiet. Tamworth was the busier of the three - cafes were open and venues selling take out food. Lichfield has been very quiet.
There was some activity around building sites - our photographer Richard Harris observed as he captured the scenes of Day One of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown. And roads were quiet as he travelled between site, with the odd workmen seen repairing roads.
It was like Christmas Day at many retail sites - almost abandoned - very few people were seen as they appeared to heed the Government’s advice.
The normally always busy Ventura Park shopping centre was almost deserted - save for supermarket shoppers.
There were queues outside some shops Boots and M&S in Mere Green in Sutton had shoppers spaced metres apart - just like has been seen in Italy. Banks too had visitors but they were very cautious on numbers inside.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the lockdown on Monday night (March 23) after worrying scenes at parks across the country on Mothering Sunday (March 22).
This was played out at the region (and country’s) biggest urban park - Sutton Park - with crowds flocking to the beauty spot taking advantage of blue skies and sunshine - but risking spreading the deadly COVID-19 disease.
Not on Tuesday - Sutton Park was quiet - the playgrounds empty. Same in Lichfield’s Beacon Park with stark orange netting identifying these were no go areas.
It led to the Prime Minister shutting down the country. He said people could only leave their homes for the following reasons:
1) shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
2) one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;
3) any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
4) travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home.
Mr Johnson stated: "That’s all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home. You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No.
"You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home. You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can.
"And use food delivery services where you can. If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings."


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Dudley

Two more patients who had tested positive for coronavirus in Dudley have died , it has been revealed .
The elderly patients - who were in their 70s and 90s - both had underlying health conditions .
Their families have been informed .
Their deaths were confirmed today ( Tuesday , March 24 ) by Diane Wake , chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust .
She said : “ The trust can confirm that two more patients , one in their 70s and one in their 90s , with underlying health conditions have died .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The families have been informed and our condolences and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time .
“ We will not be commenting further and ask that everybody respects the family ’ s privacy.
” The tragic news comes less than 24 hours after the trust announced the death of a patient in their 90s , who had also contracted the flu-like illness .
They were also being treated for underlying health conditions .
Officials have confirmed the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen to 422 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 335 people , meaning 87 people died in the UK over the last 24 hours .
NHS England said a further 83 people had died in England , bringing the total number of deaths to 386 .
Patients were aged between 33 and 103-years-old and all were in vulnerable groups including those with underlying conditions .

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Two more patients who had tested positive for coronavirus in Dudley have died, it has been revealed.
The elderly patients - who were in their 70s and 90s - both had underlying health conditions. Their families have been informed.
Their deaths were confirmed today (Tuesday, March 24) by Diane Wake, chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
She said: “The trust can confirm that two more patients, one in their 70s and one in their 90s, with underlying health conditions have died.
"The patients had tested positive for Covid-19.
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“The families have been informed and our condolences and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“We will not be commenting further and ask that everybody respects the family’s privacy.”
The tragic news comes less than 24 hours after the trust announced the death of a patient in their 90s, who had also contracted the flu-like illness. They were also being treated for underlying health conditions.
Officials have confirmed the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen to 422.
Yesterday, the death toll stood at 335 people, meaning 87 people died in the UK over the last 24 hours.
NHS England said a further 83 people had died in England, bringing the total number of deaths to 386.
Patients were aged between 33 and 103-years-old and all were in vulnerable groups including those with underlying conditions.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--This is how you can become an NHS coronavirus volunteer responder

A new army of volunteers is being recruited to help the NHS deal with the biggest crisis in its history - and this is how you can answer the call .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the plan to recruit 250,000 volunteers at a press briefing today .
He said help was urgently needed to support the NHS amid fears it is entering the most critical stage in its fight to save lives as more people contract the infection .
During a briefing from 10 Downing Street he said the new NHS Volunteer Responder initiative aims to recruit people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who are shielded in their homes '' .
He also said a new temporary mega hospital - called Nightingale - will be opened at the Excel Centre in East London with two wards for 2,000 people .
The briefing came moments after the government announced that the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen to 422 , officials have confirmed .
That is an increase of 87 in just 24 hours .
How do you sign up ?
You must be over 18 You must be fit and well with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ higher risk group ( including those over 70 , those who are pregnant or with underlying medical conditions ) you will be able to offer support by telephone .
The new website , powered by digital company goodsamapp.org , says the aim is to recruit people that doctors , nurses and other professionals can refer people to - and be confident that they have been matched with a reliable , named volunteer .
What are the different roles ?
Community Response volunteer : This role involves collecting shopping , medication or other essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and delivering these supplies to their home .
Patient Transport volunteer : This role supports the NHS by providing transport to patients who are medically fit for discharge , and ensuring that they are settled safely back in to their home .
NHS Transport volunteer : This role involves transporting equipment , supplies and/or medication between NHS services and sites , it may also involve assisting pharmacies with medication delivery .
Check-in and Chat volunteer : This role provides short-term telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a consequence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Your safety is our priority .
The majority of tasks can be undertaken while social distancing and volunteers will receive guidance through our 'getting started pack ' .
If you do become ill you can pause your volunteering . ''
Patient transport drivers will require an enhanced DBS check and will receive guidance to do this role safely , also included within the 'getting started pack ' .
How do volunteers get assigned tasks ?
`` You can help by signing up for one or more of the tasks listed .
Once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will be provided a log-in to the GoodSAM Responder app .
`` Switch the app to 'on duty ' , and you 'll see live and local volunteer tasks to pick from nearby . ''
The programme enables volunteers to provide care or to help a vulnerable person , which is permitted under the new rules announced by the Government on 23 March 2020 .
Volunteers may be asked to show the active task they are responding to if asked .
You can click onto the webpage here .

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A new army of volunteers is being recruited to help the NHS deal with the biggest crisis in its history - and this is how you can answer the call.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the plan to recruit 250,000 volunteers at a press briefing today.
He said help was urgently needed to support the NHS amid fears it is entering the most critical stage in its fight to save lives as more people contract the infection.
During a briefing from 10 Downing Street he said the new NHS Volunteer Responder initiative aims to recruit people to shop, deliver medicine and "support those who are shielded in their homes".
He also said a new temporary mega hospital - called Nightingale - will be opened at the Excel Centre in East London with two wards for 2,000 people.
The briefing came moments after the government announced that the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen to 422, officials have confirmed.
That is an increase of 87 in just 24 hours.
How do you sign up?
You must be over 18
You must be fit and well with no symptoms
If you are in a higher risk group (including those over 70, those who are pregnant or with underlying medical conditions) you will be able to offer support by telephone.
The new website, powered by digital company goodsamapp.org, says the aim is to recruit people that doctors, nurses and other professionals can refer people to - and be confident that they have been matched with a reliable, named volunteer.
What are the different roles?
Community Response volunteer: This role involves collecting shopping, medication or other essential supplies for someone who is self-isolating, and delivering these supplies to their home.
Patient Transport volunteer: This role supports the NHS by providing transport to patients who are medically fit for discharge, and ensuring that they are settled safely back in to their home.
NHS Transport volunteer: This role involves transporting equipment, supplies and/or medication between NHS services and sites, it may also involve assisting pharmacies with medication delivery.
Check-in and Chat volunteer: This role provides short-term telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a consequence of self-isolation.
The website adds: "Your safety is our priority. The majority of tasks can be undertaken while social distancing and volunteers will receive guidance through our 'getting started pack'. If you do become ill you can pause your volunteering."
Patient transport drivers will require an enhanced DBS check and will receive guidance to do this role safely, also included within the 'getting started pack'.
How do volunteers get assigned tasks?
The page says:
"You can help by signing up for one or more of the tasks listed. Once you have registered and checks are complete you will be provided a log-in to the GoodSAM Responder app.
"Switch the app to 'on duty', and you'll see live and local volunteer tasks to pick from nearby."
The programme enables volunteers to provide care or to help a vulnerable person, which is permitted under the new rules announced by the Government on 23 March 2020. Volunteers may be asked to show the active task they are responding to if asked.
You can click onto the webpage here.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Claret & Blue: subscribe, download, follow, get involved

So what is Claret & Blue ?
Great question !
It 's BirminghamLive 's ' relaunched , new and improved podcast - and we want Aston Villa fans to get involved .
Led by Football Editor Mat Kendrick , Club Writer Ashley Preece , Football Multimedia Producer Dan Rolinson and trends writer James Rushton , it 's a must-listen offering .
We bring you brilliant fan stories , insightful ex-player interviews , cut-throat analysis as well as loads of fun and nonsense .
But what do you want to hear and see from us ?
Here 's the perfect chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the content you would like us to provide , by filling in this form here .
Claret & Blue : An Aston Villa Podcast is there for anyone and everyone with an association to Aston Villa , those who have fascinating stories to tell and a voice worth listening to .
We 're going to get everyone involved .
• Claret & Blue : An Aston Villa Podcast is available via the following platforms , subscribe and download here : iTunes , Spotify and Acast .
Mat , Ash , Dan and James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's to kick involving all things Claret & Blue , from massive talking points on and off the pitch to post-match reaction , fan issues while tracking down forgotten Aston Villa stars .
BirminghamLive has also launched its new YouTube channel to run alongside Claret & Blue : An Aston Villa Podcast .
You can view our page - make sure you subscribe - by clicking here .

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Great question! It's BirminghamLive's' relaunched, new and improved podcast - and we want Aston Villa fans to get involved.
Led by Football Editor Mat Kendrick, Club Writer Ashley Preece, Football Multimedia Producer Dan Rolinson and trends writer James Rushton, it's a must-listen offering.
We bring you brilliant fan stories, insightful ex-player interviews, cut-throat analysis as well as loads of fun and nonsense.
But what do you want to hear and see from us? Here's the perfect chance to ask us questions and to suggest the content you would like us to provide, by filling in this form here.
Claret & Blue: An Aston Villa Podcast is there for anyone and everyone with an association to Aston Villa, those who have fascinating stories to tell and a voice worth listening to. We're going to get everyone involved.
Claret & Blue: An Aston Villa Podcast is available via the following platforms, subscribe and download here: iTunes, Spotify and Acast.
Mat, Ash, Dan and James, meanwhile, will be kicking everything there's to kick involving all things Claret & Blue, from massive talking points on and off the pitch to post-match reaction, fan issues while tracking down forgotten Aston Villa stars.
BirminghamLive has also launched its new YouTube channel to run alongside Claret & Blue: An Aston Villa Podcast. You can view our page - make sure you subscribe - by clicking here.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--West Ham fans discuss the future of Albion loan star Diangana

Grady Diangana has endured a more frustrating 2020 than most , it must be said .
His highly anticipated comeback in West Brom colours , pencilled in around a month after his initial injury , suffered an infuriating set-back on his return to the starting line-up , within minutes of Albion getting underway against Stoke City .
Closing in on a return once more , eager to join in with Matheus Pereira , Callum Robinson and co , West Ham loanee Diangana was aiming for the Easter period and the final six or seven matches , acting as another attacking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albion and Slaven Bilic over the line in their promotion bid .
Then the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the 2019-20 season as we know it , and Diangana - who hasn ’ t kicked a competitive ball since January - now must wait for the resumption of the league calendar , whenever that may be , to be granted another look-in .
A fan favourite for his trickery , pace , flair and goalscoring ability , Diangana has been a hit at The Hawthorns this term and , despite surviving a case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it can not be denied that parent club West Ham will have watched with great interest Diangana ’ s progress in the Black Country .
The talented winger has a contract at the London Stadium until 2025 , but Albion had been looking into extending his stay , be that on a permanent basis or via another loan spell .
Here ’ s what the Irons fanbase have made of Diangana ’ s campaign and what they hope will happen next term .
Stampar : Diangana is so saucy I can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People don ’ t give enough credit to the fact that he did contribute before going out on loan , now looks to have improved , what a player he could turn out to be Marc M : We have been crying out for pace and trickery on the wing all season and we have it ... .but we loaned them out in Diangana at West Brom and Nathan Holland at Oxford , looking forward to seeing them in Claret & Blue next season K-R-C : This loan spell looks to be doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he stays focused and continues he could well be a fine player .
FMGod : Always said he needed to go on loan , get first time football week in week out , playing in a Bilic attacking minded team he will relish it .
Frankie Mac : really looks the business in the Championship , hoping he can make the grade in the Prem .
You can definitely see similarities with Sterling ... Penfold 711 : I seem to recall on the occasions that he played for the first team last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lightweight ( something I agree with although “ criticism ” might be too strong a word ) .
At least playing regular games in the Championship will toughen him up a fair bit considering how physical it is .
Hammer 1975 : Looks like the loan spell is doing him a massive amount of good development-wise .
Hope he keeps impressing and he brings that form back ( whenever he returns ) .
Korea Hammer : One scenario is that we go down and West Brom pass us on the way up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itching to come back then .
Hammerman11 : Sully will sell Diangana to West Brom if that happens - 15m for a youth player great business he will think !
The Jack Hammer : Hammer of the year 2021 .
Plaistow Iron : Looks physically stronger than he was last year , holding off a few challenges well .
Jumby : Imagine that , leaving The Boleyn to get to the next level , then , 4 years later , having West Brom nick one of your better players as you get ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wycombe .
Graza : Given how its gone he would have got plenty of time in the prem , as much as he ’ s gotten at West Brom ... Maybe .
Any which way he looks to have a future in the game and we should all be happy for him .

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Grady Diangana has endured a more frustrating 2020 than most, it must be said.
His highly anticipated comeback in West Brom colours, pencilled in around a month after his initial injury, suffered an infuriating set-back on his return to the starting line-up, within minutes of Albion getting underway against Stoke City.
Closing in on a return once more, eager to join in with Matheus Pereira, Callum Robinson and co, West Ham loanee Diangana was aiming for the Easter period and the final six or seven matches, acting as another attacking force who would be looking to help Albion and Slaven Bilic over the line in their promotion bid.
Then the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the 2019-20 season as we know it, and Diangana - who hasn’t kicked a competitive ball since January - now must wait for the resumption of the league calendar, whenever that may be, to be granted another look-in.
A fan favourite for his trickery, pace, flair and goalscoring ability, Diangana has been a hit at The Hawthorns this term and, despite surviving a case of Harvey Barnes deja vu in January, it cannot be denied that parent club West Ham will have watched with great interest Diangana’s progress in the Black Country.
The talented winger has a contract at the London Stadium until 2025, but Albion had been looking into extending his stay, be that on a permanent basis or via another loan spell.
Here’s what the Irons fanbase have made of Diangana’s campaign and what they hope will happen next term.
West Ham fans
Stampar : Diangana is so saucy I can’t wait to have him back. People don’t give enough credit to the fact that he did contribute before going out on loan, now looks to have improved, what a player he could turn out to be
Marc M: We have been crying out for pace and trickery on the wing all season and we have it ....but we loaned them out in Diangana at West Brom and Nathan Holland at Oxford, looking forward to seeing them in Claret & Blue next season
S-H: Reminds me of Sterling.
K-R-C: This loan spell looks to be doing him the world of good. If he stays focused and continues he could well be a fine player.
FMGod : Always said he needed to go on loan, get first time football week in week out, playing in a Bilic attacking minded team he will relish it.
Frankie Mac: really looks the business in the Championship, hoping he can make the grade in the Prem. You can definitely see similarities with Sterling...
Penfold 711: I seem to recall on the occasions that he played for the first team last season, he got criticised for being too lightweight (something I agree with although “criticism” might be too strong a word). At least playing regular games in the Championship will toughen him up a fair bit considering how physical it is.
Hammer 1975: Looks like the loan spell is doing him a massive amount of good development-wise. Hope he keeps impressing and he brings that form back (whenever he returns).
Korea Hammer: One scenario is that we go down and West Brom pass us on the way up, of course. He’ll be itching to come back then.
Hammerman11 : Sully will sell Diangana to West Brom if that happens - 15m for a youth player great business he will think!
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The Jack Hammer: Hammer of the year 2021.
Plaistow Iron: Looks physically stronger than he was last year, holding off a few challenges well.
Jumby : Imagine that, leaving The Boleyn to get to the next level, then, 4 years later, having West Brom nick one of your better players as you get ready for an away trip to Rotherham or Wycombe.
Graza : Given how its gone he would have got plenty of time in the prem, as much as he’s gotten at West Brom... Maybe. Any which way he looks to have a future in the game and we should all be happy for him.


birminghammail--2020-03-25--Has Prince Charles seen the Queen since contracting coronavirus?

The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus but is displaying only `` mild symptoms '' .
Charles 's last public engagement was on March 12 , but he did have a number of private meetings with Highgrove and Duchy individuals , all of whom have been made aware .
A source said his doctor 's most conservative estimate was that the prince was contagious on March 13 .
They added that Charles has not seen the Queen since before March 13 .
A small number of people living and working at Birkhall are remaining at the residence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charles , 71 , was self-isolating at home in Scotland with his wife the Duchess of Cornwall , 72 , who does not have the virus .
`` He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual .
`` The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus .
`` In accordance with Government and medical advice , the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing .
`` It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks .

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The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus but is displaying only "mild symptoms".
Charles's last public engagement was on March 12, but he did have a number of private meetings with Highgrove and Duchy individuals, all of whom have been made aware.
A source said his doctor's most conservative estimate was that the prince was contagious on March 13.
They added that Charles has not seen the Queen since before March 13.
A small number of people living and working at Birkhall are remaining at the residence and self-isolating.
The Clarence House statement said Charles, 71, was self-isolating at home in Scotland with his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, 72, who does not have the virus.
"He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.
"The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus.
"In accordance with Government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland.
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"The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing.
"It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.


birminghammail--2020-03-25--When Charles tested positive for coronavirus - and where he is now

The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus , Clarence House has announced .
Charles , 71 , is displaying `` mild symptoms '' but is in good health as he self isolates at home in Scotland , a spokesman said .
The Duchess of Cornwall , 72 , has also been tested but does not have the virus .
Charles and Camilla are self-isolating individually at Birkhall in Scotland , a source said .
The prince travelled to Birkhall on Sunday and he was tested on Monday .
In a statement , Clarence House said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus .
He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual .
`` In accordance with Government and medical advice , the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland .
The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing .
`` It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has announced.
Charles, 71, is displaying "mild symptoms" but is in good health as he self isolates at home in Scotland, a spokesman said.
The Duchess of Cornwall, 72, has also been tested but does not have the virus.
Charles and Camilla are self-isolating individually at Birkhall in Scotland, a source said.
The prince travelled to Birkhall on Sunday and he was tested on Monday.
In a statement, Clarence House said: "The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus. He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.
"In accordance with Government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland. The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing.
"It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks."


birminghammail--2020-03-25--WBA flop Brown Ideye 'in running' for Forest transfer - report

West Bromwich Albion flop Brown Ideye could be heading for a return to England , according to reports .
According @ @ @ @ @ former Baggies striker is ‘ in the running for Nottingham Forest ’ .
The 31-year-old @ @ @ @ @ with Evangelos Marinakis ’ Olympiakos , is currently playing for Greek club Aris .
He @ @ @ @ @ Albion in the Premier League , scoring four goals in the top flight in 24 @ @ @ @ @ record signing for the Baggies in 2014 .
However , the £10million they paid to @ @ @ @ @ was never justified as he struggled for form and fitness before moving to Olympiakos for @ @ @ @ @ in Greece now claims he is eager to return to English football once his contract @ @ @ @ @ and Forest , who are over-reliant on Lewis Grabban , are claimed to be a @ @ @ @ @ Ideye has 23 appearances and 8 goals in all competitions .

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West Bromwich Albion flop Brown Ideye could be heading for a return to England, according to reports.
According to Greek website PageNews the former Baggies striker is ‘in the running for Nottingham Forest’.
The 31-year-old, who spent two seasons with Evangelos Marinakis’ Olympiakos, is currently playing for Greek club Aris.
He also spent one season with Albion in the Premier League, scoring four goals in the top flight in 24 matches and was a club record signing for the Baggies in 2014.
However, the £10million they paid to sign him from Dynamo Kiev was never justified as he struggled for form and fitness before moving to Olympiakos for just €6m.
A report in Greece now claims he is eager to return to English football once his contract with Aris expires this summer and Forest, who are over-reliant on Lewis Grabban, are claimed to be a contender.
This season, Ideye has 23 appearances and 8 goals in all competitions.


birminghammail--2020-03-25--Gavin and Stacey set to air on BBC every Saturday night amid coronavirus

A bit of good news amid the coronavirus crisis - Gavin and Stacey is set to be aired by the BBC each Saturday night .
The broadcaster has confirmed that the much-loved show starring James Corden and Ruth Jones will start on 4 April .
`` The BBC is determined to do all it can to raise a smile and keep the country entertained during these testing times , '' BBC director-general Tony Hall said .
`` We have lots of great shows already recorded , but we have also found ways to keep many other shows going so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in their living rooms in the weeks and months ahead .
I think that is incredibly important .
`` The BBC will also deliver a range of virtual events to replace some of those that have now had to be cancelled . ''
He continued : `` We can all still have a Eurovision moment , even if it is different from the past .
`` Our pledge is to offer the best escapism , fun and distraction we can , alongside the news and information everyone needs . ''
The sitcom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 episode being watched by a staggering 13million Brits .
The show enjoyed a three-series run on the Beeb during its heyday , and stars Corden , Jones , Rob Brydon and Larry Lamb , as well as Alison Steadman , Joanna Page and Mat Horne .

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A bit of good news amid the coronavirus crisis - Gavin and Stacey is set to be aired by the BBC each Saturday night.
The broadcaster has confirmed that the much-loved show starring James Corden and Ruth Jones will start on 4 April.
"The BBC is determined to do all it can to raise a smile and keep the country entertained during these testing times," BBC director-general Tony Hall said.
"We have lots of great shows already recorded, but we have also found ways to keep many other shows going so that the familiar faces people love will still be in their living rooms in the weeks and months ahead. I think that is incredibly important.
"The BBC will also deliver a range of virtual events to replace some of those that have now had to be cancelled."
He continued: "We can all still have a Eurovision moment, even if it is different from the past.
"Our pledge is to offer the best escapism, fun and distraction we can, alongside the news and information everyone needs."
The sitcom returned last Christmas, with a December 25 episode being watched by a staggering 13million Brits.
The show enjoyed a three-series run on the Beeb during its heyday, and stars Corden, Jones, Rob Brydon and Larry Lamb, as well as Alison Steadman, Joanna Page and Mat Horne.


birminghammail--2020-03-25--As the lockdown increases across the country, Birmingham is a very empty and quite scene this mornin

As the lockdown increases across the country, Birmingham is a very empty and quite scene this morning.

As the lockdown increases across the country , Birmingham is a very empty and quite scene this morning .
Empty @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic changes the lives of everyone .

What Birmingham looked like on the first day of lockdown
Birmingham was deserted overnight after the Government declared the country was going into lockdown on March 23 2020.
Empty streets, deserted train stations and closed shops - these were the scenes in Birmingham 12 months ago when Boris Johnson first told the nation we were going into lockdown.
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birminghammail--2020-03-25--Private properties marketed as 'isolation units' in Covid-19 crisis

Private properties across Birmingham are being marketed as 'isolation units ' which can be rented for weeks at a time as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the country , it has been revealed .
The apartments and houses , with up to six bedrooms , are being promoted as accommodation for self-isolation - and are being offered for free to NHS workers , though bills and cleaning are not included .
The units have been criticised as exploiting people 's fears and that the company behind the marketing campaign should be 'ashamed ' .
But the entrepreneur behind the scheme defended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those people who 'simply want to be isolated from others ... who want their own apartment to themselves ' .
Pilot My Property , a company which offers the accommodation for rent on websites such as booking.com , this week launched the website https : //isolation-units.co.uk .
The website , which has used the official NHS and HM Government logos in its marketing , offers 'self-isolation units for anyone in this COVID-19/Coronavirus epidemic , contractors and NHS employees ' .
`` We have been allocating some of our luxury properties specifically to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and even to support and house NHS employees , '' the website continues .
`` Self-isolation units and places for elderly/vulnerable relatives to live for a month to ensure they can ride this out safely and be in an amazing accommodation/apartment .
`` In these difficult times , we are here to help ! ''
The company made no mention of providing free accommodation to NHS staff in its initial marketing over the weekend , though owner of the company Shamil Mae says that they will now be offering apartments to staff free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who first noticed the scheme , says that the company should be 'ashamed ' of the way in which it has acted .
`` At this time when everyone is so worried about their health and how the NHS staff and systems will cope , I think it 's awful that [ it ] is trying to use the trusted identity of the NHS to drum up business - they should be ashamed of exploiting people 's fear , '' he said .
In hospitals and other medical facilities , an isolation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolate patients suffering from infectious diseases .
Several wards for individual patients are usually placed together in an isolation unit .
Mr Mae has confirmed that his company has no official partnership with the NHS .
He has also had to remove any reference to a partnership with AirBnB from his website , with the company claiming they have no relationship with his company .
Speaking about his new website , Mr Mae said : `` Coming from a marketing perspective , as my previous career was a Digital Marketer .
I always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand name is something what I always think about and want people to be able to remember easily .
`` I chose to use the name as 'Isolation Units ' because many people were self isolating .
So therefore I wanted to included the keyword ‘ Isolation ’ within the name itself .
`` Without drifting off track , the name was simply to refer to apartments , houses and accommodations that I can offer without using the word apartments as most of them are houses/blocks .
So 'unit ' was the one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this wasn ’ t a long term plan , I thought of this within a few minutes , created the site in 3 hours and put it live .
It was literally just to get things moving forward and launched quick as everyone on my social media and within the property network had already started posting their ‘ Isolation Unit ’ posts .
`` Being a quick and snappy entrepreneur I quickly went to work and built it .
It was simply the intention behind it that had meaning , which is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this epidemic and for those people who simply want to be isolated from others who aren ’ t affected but just want their own apartment to themselves .
`` Isolation Units is not a company , it ’ s just a website domain and a online brand .
`` Using the word ‘ FREE ’ tends to attract the wrong crowd , especially being in the hospitality industry and the short let industry .
We tend to get loads of party people , or people who book our apartments simply for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To avoid these sorts of bookers , we chose not to display pricing , or the word free .
`` As we only wanted to attract the most serious people/NHS staff who are only interested in self isolating or isolating themselves away from their families when working on shifts .
`` This is the reason why , maybe I should of made it clear but again like mentioned above , this is not something that took months and months of planning , this was drafted up and put live within 3 hours within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making sure the literature was correct .
`` I used the logo within the post because we are housing NHS staff .
Quite simply , there are hundreds of people on social media doing the exact same .
`` I ’ m sure charities who do fundraising for the NHS do the same , so why can ’ t I do the same ?
Because a few people have complained ?
We all pay our taxes and support the NHS… .
Not to mention we don ’ t make profit on these properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs .
`` We aren ’ t promoting hate , we ’ re promoting something of benefit , everyone else is praising and supporting what we do , quite sad to see the odd few who don ’ t .
`` We don ’ t house anyone suffering with ‘ coronavirus ’ , that ’ s a high risk and something the emergency services should deal with not us .
`` I think the message may have been misunderstood within our original wording or literature .
But we are only housing people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hence the name ‘ Isolation ’ . ''

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Private properties across Birmingham are being marketed as 'isolation units' which can be rented for weeks at a time as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the country, it has been revealed.
The apartments and houses, with up to six bedrooms, are being promoted as accommodation for self-isolation - and are being offered for free to NHS workers, though bills and cleaning are not included.
The units have been criticised as exploiting people's fears and that the company behind the marketing campaign should be 'ashamed'.
But the entrepreneur behind the scheme defended the campaign and said it is for those people who 'simply want to be isolated from others ... who want their own apartment to themselves'. This week he launched the website https://isolation-units.co.uk.
The website, which has used the official NHS and HM Government logos in its marketing, offers 'self-isolation units for anyone in this COVID-19/Coronavirus epidemic, contractors and NHS employees'.
"We have been allocating some of our luxury properties specifically to support those affected by the coronavirus or COVID-19 and even to support and house NHS employees," the website continues.
"Self-isolation units and places for elderly/vulnerable relatives to live for a month to ensure they can ride this out safely and be in an amazing accommodation/apartment.
"In these difficult times, we are here to help!"
The company made no mention of providing free accommodation to NHS staff in its initial marketing over the weekend, though owner of the company Shamil Mae says that they will now be offering apartments to staff free of charge.
Local landlord Owen O'Neill, who first noticed the scheme, says that the company should be 'ashamed' of the way in which it has acted.
"At this time when everyone is so worried about their health and how the NHS staff and systems will cope, I think it's awful that [it] is trying to use the trusted identity of the NHS to drum up business - they should be ashamed of exploiting people's fear," he said.
In hospitals and other medical facilities, an isolation ward is a separate ward used to isolate patients suffering from infectious diseases. Several wards for individual patients are usually placed together in an isolation unit.
Mr Mae has confirmed that his company has no official partnership with the NHS. He has also had to remove any reference to a partnership with AirBnB from his website, with the company claiming they have no relationship with his company.
Speaking about his new website, Mr Mae said: "Coming from a marketing perspective, as my previous career was a Digital Marketer. I always create ideas from a brand, the brand name is something what I always think about and want people to be able to remember easily.
"I chose to use the name as 'Isolation Units' because many people were self isolating. So therefore I wanted to included the keyword ‘Isolation’ within the name itself.
"Without drifting off track, the name was simply to refer to apartments, houses and accommodations that I can offer without using the word apartments as most of them are houses/blocks. So 'unit' was the one I ended up choosing.
"Again this wasn’t a long term plan, I thought of this within a few minutes, created the site in 3 hours and put it live. It was literally just to get things moving forward and launched quick as everyone on my social media and within the property network had already started posting their ‘Isolation Unit’ posts.
"Being a quick and snappy entrepreneur I quickly went to work and built it. It was simply the intention behind it that had meaning, which is to house NHS staff who are working hard in this epidemic and for those people who simply want to be isolated from others who aren’t affected but just want their own apartment to themselves.
"Isolation Units is not a company, it’s just a website domain and a online brand.
"Using the word ‘FREE’ tends to attract the wrong crowd, especially being in the hospitality industry and the short let industry. We tend to get loads of party people, or people who book our apartments simply for a 'party with the boys’.
"To avoid these sorts of bookers, we chose not to display pricing, or the word free.
"As we only wanted to attract the most serious people/NHS staff who are only interested in self isolating or isolating themselves away from their families when working on shifts.
"This is the reason why, maybe I should of made it clear but again like mentioned above, this is not something that took months and months of planning, this was drafted up and put live within 3 hours within the goal of supporting the NHS not making sure the literature was correct.
"I used the logo within the post because we are housing NHS staff. Quite simply, there are hundreds of people on social media doing the exact same.
"I’m sure charities who do fundraising for the NHS do the same, so why can’t I do the same? Because a few people have complained? We all pay our taxes and support the NHS…. Not to mention we don’t make profit on these properties, we are barely breaking even/covering running costs.
"We aren’t promoting hate, we’re promoting something of benefit, everyone else is praising and supporting what we do, quite sad to see the odd few who don’t.
"We don’t house anyone suffering with ‘coronavirus’, that’s a high risk and something the emergency services should deal with not us.
"I think the message may have been misunderstood within our original wording or literature. But we are only housing people who wish to isolate themselves or NHS staff/teachers, hence the name ‘Isolation’."


birminghammail--2020-03-25--Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus and is displaying mild symptoms `` but otherwise remains in good health '' , Clarence House has said .
A Clarence House spokesman said : `` He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual .
`` The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus .
In accordance with Government and medical advice , the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing .
`` It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks . ''
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The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus and is displaying mild symptoms "but otherwise remains in good health", Clarence House has said.
A Clarence House spokesman said: "He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.
"The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. In accordance with Government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland.
"The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing.
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"It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks."
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