birminghammail--2020-06-25--Aston Villa fan chatroom - Plotting Premier League survival Q&A

Three down , seven to go .
Aston Villa 's relegation run-in is truly underway and with a clash with Wolves on the horizon , Dean Smith 's side are tuly in the thick of it .
And funnily enough , their performances present more questions than answers !
How can Villa find a win with tough matches coming up ?
Can they finally turn over a top side ?
What 's the deal with the injuries ?
What 's behind Smith 's words ?
How will we cope if Villa ca n't find the goals they need ?
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Traore ?
When is Keinan Davis going to hit the back of the net ?
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Three down, seven to go.
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And funnily enough, their performances present more questions than answers!
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birminghammail--2020-06-25--CCTV captured teen 'smiling' after boy, 6, thrown off Tate Modern, trial hears

The sentencing hearing of 18-year-old Jonty Bravery has begun at the Old Bailey .
Bravery , from Ealing in west London , admitted attempted murder when he hurled a six-year-old boy - who can not be named because of his age - from the viewing gantry of the Tate Modern in central London on August 4 last year .
The boy , on holiday in London from France with his family , suffered life-changing injuries .
At the start of the hearing Bravery entered , through his counsel Philippa McAtasney QC , five not-guilty pleas to an outstanding matter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ court , although the prosecutor Deanna Heer said the principal charge was for racially aggravated common assault .
Ms Heer said the prosecution , at the end of sentence for attempted murder , would ask for the charges to lie on file .
Prosecutor Ms Heer told the court Bravery was a `` looked-after child '' under the care of Hammersmith and Fulham Social Services at the time of the incident .
He was living in supported accommodation and had autism , she said .
He received specialist care following an assault on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but was `` frequently aggressive to staff '' .
He was also abusive and failed comply with boundaries .
He lashed out at staff every `` six weeks or so '' , she said .
Ms Heer said Bravery was 17 at the time of the attempted murder , on Sunday August 4 2019 , and was under one-on-one supervision but was allowed to go out unaccompanied for four-hour periods .
He left his property around midday , bought an Oyster card , and travelled from his accommodation in Northolt to London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heer said he went to the Shard and inquired about buying a ticket for the viewing area , but found he did not have enough money .
`` He was later to admit that he was asking where the next highest building was , '' the court heard .
The court heard Bravery made his way on foot to the Tate Modern , arriving at 2.16pm .
Witnesses said he was `` behaving in an unusual way '' and was seen to look over the railings near where he would later throw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` A male matching his description struck up a conversation with a lady called Carole Hunter as she looked at the view .
`` He commented to her that it was a long way down and that he had vertigo .
`` Ms Hunter thought this was an odd comment and moved away from him . ''
Two other witnesses , visiting the tourist attraction with their two sons aged 11 and eight , saw the defendant `` smiling at the children '' , the court heard .
Ms Heer said the couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The court heard the victim and his family arrived at the Tate Modern viewing platform at 2.32pm , having spent the day sightseeing and having a picnic by the river .
CCTV then caught Bravery turning towards the victim 's family , with the boy skipping a little way away from his parents .
Ms Heer said : `` As ( the boy ) approached , the defendant scooped him up and , without any hesitation , carried him straight to the railings and threw him over .
`` The CCTV footage shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ground . ''
Ms Heer said CCTV also showed the defendant backing away from the railings .
She said : `` He can be seen to be smiling , with his arms raised .
At one point , he appears to shrug and laugh .
`` The footage also captures ( the victim 's ) parents ' disbelief and rising panic at what had just happened . ''
She said the boy 's father initially thought the incident was `` a joke '' until he saw his son 's distorted body below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Yes , I am mad , '' the prosecutor said .
The court was told Bravery `` laughed '' when he was shown the CCTV of the incident .
Ms Heer said : `` He said he wanted to be on the news so that everyone , especially his parents , could see what a mistake they had made by not putting him in hospital . ''
Ms Heer said Bravery had conducted a variety of searches including , `` Are you guaranteed to escape prison if you have autism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances of death if you push into the River Thames ? ''
and a web page entitled `` How to get away with rape . ''

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The sentencing hearing of 18-year-old Jonty Bravery has begun at the Old Bailey.
Bravery, from Ealing in west London, admitted attempted murder when he hurled a six-year-old boy - who cannot be named because of his age - from the viewing gantry of the Tate Modern in central London on August 4 last year.
The boy, on holiday in London from France with his family, suffered life-changing injuries.
Bravery appeared via video link wearing a white T-shirt and dark shorts.
At the start of the hearing Bravery entered, through his counsel Philippa McAtasney QC, five not-guilty pleas to an outstanding matter.
None of the charges were read in court, although the prosecutor Deanna Heer said the principal charge was for racially aggravated common assault.
Ms Heer said the prosecution, at the end of sentence for attempted murder, would ask for the charges to lie on file.
Prosecutor Ms Heer told the court Bravery was a "looked-after child" under the care of Hammersmith and Fulham Social Services at the time of the incident.
He was living in supported accommodation and had autism, she said.
He received specialist care following an assault on a female care worker in October 2017, but was "frequently aggressive to staff".
He was also abusive and failed comply with boundaries.
He lashed out at staff every "six weeks or so", she said.
(Image: PA)
Ms Heer said Bravery was 17 at the time of the attempted murder, on Sunday August 4 2019, and was under one-on-one supervision but was allowed to go out unaccompanied for four-hour periods.
He left his property around midday, bought an Oyster card, and travelled from his accommodation in Northolt to London Bridge, arriving at 1.10pm.
Ms Heer said he went to the Shard and inquired about buying a ticket for the viewing area, but found he did not have enough money.
"He was later to admit that he was asking where the next highest building was," the court heard.
(Image: PA)
The court heard Bravery made his way on foot to the Tate Modern, arriving at 2.16pm.
Witnesses said he was "behaving in an unusual way" and was seen to look over the railings near where he would later throw the boy over.
Ms Heer said: "A male matching his description struck up a conversation with a lady called Carole Hunter as she looked at the view.
"He commented to her that it was a long way down and that he had vertigo.
"Ms Hunter thought this was an odd comment and moved away from him."
Two other witnesses, visiting the tourist attraction with their two sons aged 11 and eight, saw the defendant "smiling at the children", the court heard.
Ms Heer said the couple felt uneasy until he moved away.
The court heard the victim and his family arrived at the Tate Modern viewing platform at 2.32pm, having spent the day sightseeing and having a picnic by the river.
CCTV then caught Bravery turning towards the victim's family, with the boy skipping a little way away from his parents.
Ms Heer said: "As (the boy) approached, the defendant scooped him up and, without any hesitation, carried him straight to the railings and threw him over.
"The CCTV footage shows (the boy) falling head-first towards the ground."
Ms Heer said CCTV also showed the defendant backing away from the railings.
She said: "He can be seen to be smiling, with his arms raised. At one point, he appears to shrug and laugh.
"The footage also captures (the victim's) parents' disbelief and rising panic at what had just happened."
She said the boy's father initially thought the incident was "a joke" until he saw his son's distorted body below.
Challenged by the father, Bravery said: "Yes, I am mad," the prosecutor said.
(Image: Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire)
The court was told Bravery "laughed" when he was shown the CCTV of the incident.
Ms Heer said: "He said he wanted to be on the news so that everyone, especially his parents, could see what a mistake they had made by not putting him in hospital."
Ms Heer said Bravery had conducted a variety of searches including, "Are you guaranteed to escape prison if you have autism?", "What are the chances of death if you push into the River Thames?" and a web page entitled "How to get away with rape."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Danny Murphy sends message to Wolves winger Adama Traore

Danny Murphy has described Adama Traore as a 'nightmare ' for Premier League defenders who simply ca n't predict what he will do next .
Speaking on Match of the Day , the former Liverpool midfielder praised the winger for another starring role in a Wolverhampton Wanderers win .
His latest game-changing contribution was to supply the cross for Raul Jimenez to head home the winner against Bournemouth at Molineux on Wednesday night .
It was Traore 's ninth Premier League assist of a brilliant season - and the seventh time he has set up top-scorer Jimenez .
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`` I have n't seen him play with this type of confidence since he 's been there .
It 's as if he knows now what he is .
`` He 's comfortable in his own skin , he takes the ball off people , he 's strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , end product . ''
Traore , who joined Wolves from Middlesbrough two years ago , has six goals and 14 assists to his name in all competitions .
Several of Europe 's top clubs are being linked and Liverpool are reportedly favourites for his signature ahead of the summer window .
Murphy added : `` When he gets in the positions high up the pitch he 's making the right decisions .
Left foot , right foot , he 's popping up all over .
`` He 's not one dimensional anymore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the left you think he 's going to go onto his right foot but he takes it on his left .
`` For a defender that 's a nightmare because of the pace he 's got .
It was non-stop productivity , and [ he was ] a threat in a game which was definitely needing it .
`` As the game wore on and Bournemouth got tired , they switched off , and it only takes a moment .
He was the shining light for them today . ''

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Danny Murphy has described Adama Traore as a 'nightmare' for Premier League defenders who simply can't predict what he will do next.
Speaking on Match of the Day, the former Liverpool midfielder praised the winger for another starring role in a Wolverhampton Wanderers win.
His latest game-changing contribution was to supply the cross for Raul Jimenez to head home the winner against Bournemouth at Molineux on Wednesday night.
It was Traore's ninth Premier League assist of a brilliant season - and the seventh time he has set up top-scorer Jimenez.
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Murphy said: "It was flat today, and sometimes you need a player to take responsibility, get the ball and try and make something happen.
"I haven't seen him play with this type of confidence since he's been there. It's as if he knows now what he is.
"He's comfortable in his own skin, he takes the ball off people, he's strong, skillful, direct, his decision-making, end product."
Traore, who joined Wolves from Middlesbrough two years ago, has six goals and 14 assists to his name in all competitions.
Several of Europe's top clubs are being linked and Liverpool are reportedly favourites for his signature ahead of the summer window.
Murphy added: "When he gets in the positions high up the pitch he's making the right decisions. Left foot, right foot, he's popping up all over.
"He's not one dimensional anymore. When he gets the ball on the left you think he's going to go onto his right foot but he takes it on his left.
"For a defender that's a nightmare because of the pace he's got. It was non-stop productivity, and [he was] a threat in a game which was definitely needing it.
"As the game wore on and Bournemouth got tired, they switched off, and it only takes a moment. He was the shining light for them today."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Meet the Tamworth man entertaining holiday-makers on the Isle of Wight

A framed poster adorning a wall to the right of double doors caught my eye .
Positioned near the entrance to the entertainment complex at Parkdean ’ s Thorness Bay holiday park on the Isle of Wight was a picture showing the venue ’ s entertainment team .
The Troupers , as they are called , were photographed , dressed very smartly , with broad smiles – a welcoming sight for holidaymakers .
It was one of their names which raised curiosity – the park ’ s Events Manager was called Tamworth !
Honestly , I thought , you travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then head , via ferry , to the Isle of Wight , – there ’ s still no escaping your home town !
Yes , it turned out former Coton Green Primary and Rawlett High School pupil Matt Spears fronts up the park ’ s entertainment .
But despite the stunning island surroundings Matt is able to enjoy , his heart still remains with his hometown , hence his stage name .
“ I ’ ve had the name Tamworth for 13 years now since I have been with Park Resorts , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , when I first started , I had a lot of Tamworth FC tops that I collected from the Dr Martens League days .
“ One day , a bloke said to me , ‘ you wear them all the time so we should call you Tamworth !
’ and that ’ s how it started . ''
“ I still travel up to see the Lambs as well .
I don ’ t in August when it ’ s peak holiday time but I do the rest of the time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Isle of Wight the night before and then I ’ m home by 3.30am !
“ The last game I went to before lockdown , I ’ d been to a training course in Skegness .
“ We were there for two weeks and on the Saturday , I saw the Lambs were at home .
“ I said to a couple of the other entertainment managers , ‘ Do you fancy going and watching some football ?
’ “ So we got in the car , drove up , watched the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My wife , Jordi , and I even got engaged at The Lamb .
“ It was an exciting game too – a 1-0 win over Stourbridge , 90th minute , so it was a great day !
“ And we had a daughter three weeks ago , Ella Mae Tammy Spears .
“ I wanted to go for Tamworth to continue my legacy but we settled for Tammy as a middle name !
” Matt says it was his dream from an early age to work on the Isle of Wight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , somewhat enchanting island .
“ It ’ s mainly down to when I was a kid , ” he said .
“ My nan , who is unfortunately not with us any more , always used to come on holidays with us .
“ She ’ d love coming to the caravan , visiting all the attractions like the Needles , Blackgang Chine , Robin Hill Country Park .
“ My family loved the Isle of Wight and a lot of people from Tamworth choose to come here , which I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attractions are great on the island – it ’ s just magical and you feel safe here too .
“ I ’ m on the security team at the moment , while were are closed , and honestly , the best thing is , at 3.30am , watching the sunrise over the bay .
Matt and the team of Troupers play a crucial role in making the holiday experience enjoyable for visitors of all ages .
He first got involved having spent two years doing bar work at Thorness Bay because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ An opportunity to become a TeenStar came about and I thought ‘ yeah , I ’ ll give it a go !
’ ” he said .
“ It wasn ’ t singing or dancing , it was as a presenter and I went for it .
I stayed in that job role and started going around the UK and tried out different parks but I had to come home to this one .
“ I just love the job .
We have a fantastic team of Troupers and that relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things about what makes the job so good . ''
“ It ’ s a busy day .
We start off in the morning with under-5s sessions , followed by the 5-11 category .
“ We do something called Starlanders , lots of different interactive activities .
“ Then it ’ s on to more family events , sponsored darts competitions and big talent shows , which not many places tend to do any more .
“ We still do them because they are very popular .
“ We have massive outdoor fields @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sports days , football , archery and , in the evening , we have discos , wrestling shows , bingo , typical holiday stuff .
“ Last year we had a circus and it was a stressful week but worth it – one of the best events we did last year – we had two sell-outs .
“ It ’ s just a great job because you meet new faces and make new friends all the time .
It ’ s brilliant .
“ Returning people is the biggest compliment that you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s looking forward to seeing holiday makers back in the next month in order to bring more fun into people ’ s lives after a wretched year .
“ It ’ s been weird working on a holiday park with no one here !
” he said , reflecting on the park ’ s closure due to Covid-19 .
“ We are just using this period now to get the park up and running and looking good .
“ We are hoping to open on July 4 ready for holidaymakers two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set out for social distancing .
“ There ’ s no news on swimming pools yet but we are hoping to open pretty much every aspect of the holiday park .
“ We have strict training courses for the entertainers about Covid-19 , what activities we can do .
“ It may be different this year but we will find a way to make sure people are entertained and have a great time .
”

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A framed poster adorning a wall to the right of double doors caught my eye.
Positioned near the entrance to the entertainment complex at Parkdean’s Thorness Bay holiday park on the Isle of Wight was a picture showing the venue’s entertainment team.
The Troupers, as they are called, were photographed, dressed very smartly, with broad smiles – a welcoming sight for holidaymakers.
It was one of their names which raised curiosity – the park’s Events Manager was called Tamworth!
Honestly, I thought, you travel 160 miles to the south coast, then head, via ferry, to the Isle of Wight, – there’s still no escaping your home town!
Yes, it turned out former Coton Green Primary and Rawlett High School pupil Matt Spears fronts up the park’s entertainment.
But despite the stunning island surroundings Matt is able to enjoy, his heart still remains with his hometown, hence his stage name.
“I’ve had the name Tamworth for 13 years now since I have been with Park Resorts,” he says.
“Back in the day, when I first started, I had a lot of Tamworth FC tops that I collected from the Dr Martens League days.
“One day, a bloke said to me, ‘you wear them all the time so we should call you Tamworth!’ and that’s how it started."
“I still travel up to see the Lambs as well. I don’t in August when it’s peak holiday time but I do the rest of the time.
“I get the midnight ferry from the Isle of Wight the night before and then I’m home by 3.30am!
“The last game I went to before lockdown, I’d been to a training course in Skegness.
“We were there for two weeks and on the Saturday, I saw the Lambs were at home.
“I said to a couple of the other entertainment managers, ‘Do you fancy going and watching some football?’
“So we got in the car, drove up, watched the Lambs and went back!”
“My wife, Jordi, and I even got engaged at The Lamb.
“It was an exciting game too – a 1-0 win over Stourbridge, 90th minute, so it was a great day!
“And we had a daughter three weeks ago, Ella Mae Tammy Spears.
“I wanted to go for Tamworth to continue my legacy but we settled for Tammy as a middle name!”
Matt says it was his dream from an early age to work on the Isle of Wight, inspired by family holidays to the beautiful, somewhat enchanting island.
“It’s mainly down to when I was a kid,” he said. “My nan, who is unfortunately not with us any more, always used to come on holidays with us.
“She’d love coming to the caravan, visiting all the attractions like the Needles, Blackgang Chine, Robin Hill Country Park.
“My family loved the Isle of Wight and a lot of people from Tamworth choose to come here, which I have found doing this job.
“All the attractions are great on the island – it’s just magical and you feel safe here too.
“I’m on the security team at the moment, while were are closed, and honestly, the best thing is, at 3.30am, watching the sunrise over the bay.
“It’s just perfect.”
Matt and the team of Troupers play a crucial role in making the holiday experience enjoyable for visitors of all ages.
He first got involved having spent two years doing bar work at Thorness Bay because he loved the island and the park itself.
“An opportunity to become a TeenStar came about and I thought ‘yeah, I’ll give it a go!’” he said.
“It wasn’t singing or dancing, it was as a presenter and I went for it. I stayed in that job role and started going around the UK and tried out different parks but I had to come home to this one.
“I just love the job. We have a fantastic team of Troupers and that relationship we have is one of the key things about what makes the job so good."
“It’s a busy day. We start off in the morning with under-5s sessions, followed by the 5-11 category.
“We do something called Starlanders, lots of different interactive activities.
“Then it’s on to more family events, sponsored darts competitions and big talent shows, which not many places tend to do any more.
“We still do them because they are very popular.
“We have massive outdoor fields so can do old school stuff like sports days, football, archery and, in the evening, we have discos, wrestling shows, bingo, typical holiday stuff.
“Last year we had a circus and it was a stressful week but worth it – one of the best events we did last year – we had two sell-outs.
“It’s just a great job because you meet new faces and make new friends all the time. It’s brilliant.
“Returning people is the biggest compliment that you can have really.”
And Matt admits he’s looking forward to seeing holiday makers back in the next month in order to bring more fun into people’s lives after a wretched year.
“It’s been weird working on a holiday park with no one here!” he said, reflecting on the park’s closure due to Covid-19.
“We are just using this period now to get the park up and running and looking good.
“We are hoping to open on July 4 ready for holidaymakers two days later.
“The show bar is set out for social distancing.
“There’s no news on swimming pools yet but we are hoping to open pretty much every aspect of the holiday park.
“We have strict training courses for the entertainers about Covid-19, what activities we can do.
“It may be different this year but we will find a way to make sure people are entertained and have a great time.”


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Phil's accidental sex toy slip leaves Holly and Martin Lewis speechless

This is the staggering moment Phillip Schofield accidentally let slip a SEX TOY comment on This Morning today .
During a segment with his co-presenter Holly Willoughby and MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis , Phil made the gaffe .
The segment saw viewers calling in via phone lines , to seek financial guru Mr Lewis ' help .
Mr Lewis , who has his own ITV1 show The Martin Lewis Money Show , was giving vital cash-saving guidance to callers .
But one caller , Rebecca , got more than she bargained for when she rang Holly , 39 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to travel next week , but still had n't been told if her holiday with Love Holidays was cancelled or not .
Phil asked : `` If Love Honey offered you another hotel would you take it . ''
Looking red-faced , he quickly clarified : `` I mean Love Holidays , if it 's Love Honey that is a whole other package coming through the door . ''
Holly descended into a fit of giggles as Martin attempted , valiantly , to get the segment back on track .
Mr Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' situation for her - but all anybody on social media was discussing was Phil 's blunder .
`` Totally different package , '' agreed Holly , as Phil sniggered alongside his co-host .
This Morning airs each weekday from 10am on ITV1 .
Tomorrow 's episode and final instalment of the week sees Eamonn Holmes hosting alongside wife Ruth Langsford .

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This is the staggering moment Phillip Schofield accidentally let slip a SEX TOY comment on This Morning today.
During a segment with his co-presenter Holly Willoughby and MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, Phil made the gaffe.
The segment saw viewers calling in via phone lines, to seek financial guru Mr Lewis' help.
Mr Lewis, who has his own ITV1 show The Martin Lewis Money Show, was giving vital cash-saving guidance to callers.
But one caller, Rebecca, got more than she bargained for when she rang Holly, 39, and silver-haired Schofe.
Rebecca said she was due to travel next week, but still hadn't been told if her holiday with Love Holidays was cancelled or not.
Phil asked: "If Love Honey offered you another hotel would you take it."
Looking red-faced, he quickly clarified: "I mean Love Holidays, if it's Love Honey that is a whole other package coming through the door."
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Holly descended into a fit of giggles as Martin attempted, valiantly, to get the segment back on track.
Mr Lewis told Rebecca it was a "sticky" situation for her - but all anybody on social media was discussing was Phil's blunder.
"Totally different package," agreed Holly, as Phil sniggered alongside his co-host.
This Morning airs each weekday from 10am on ITV1.
Tomorrow's episode and final instalment of the week sees Eamonn Holmes hosting alongside wife Ruth Langsford.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Odeon announces Birmingham reopening date with some big changes

ODEON is announcing it will begin reopening cinemas from Saturday 4 July , with additional health and safety measures in place , including socially distanced seating and contactless transactions .
Ten ODEON cinemas across the UK will be the first to open their doors , including ODEON Luxe Birmingham Broadway Plaza .
Another 88 are planned to follow suit by the end of July .
Film fans can buy tickets to big screen entertainment again from today , 25 June .
ODEON has worked with the UK Cinema Association and UK Government to introduce enhanced health and safety measures to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Contactless experience , including booking online and contactless ticket checks in cinema and contactless till payments for purchasing food and drinks Range of ‘ Grab & Go ’ pre-packaged food and drinks including a bottled drink , Butterkist popcorn and a bag of sweets to improve speed of service Limited seats on sale for each show and guaranteed unoccupied seats between guests to meet social distancing requirements , whilst enabling family groups and social bubbles to sit together Staggered show start times to reduce queues , with safe queuing measures in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support Newly serviced air conditioning that ensures fresh air is delivered into all screens More frequent cleaning routines on all high contact areas of the cinema guest journey Teams diligently trained on safety and hygiene measures , equipped with PPE , including face coverings and gloves Carol Welch , Managing Director UK & IRE said : “ We are excited to confirm that from 4 July , our UK cinemas will begin reopening .
We ’ ve carefully planned every step of our guest journey and put safety measures in place that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a controlled and safer cinema experience for all our guests .
“ New measures include social distancing in our auditoriums and foyers , additional cleaning regimes , and a request to book tickets online prior to arrival .
We would like to thank our colleagues and guests for their patience during this period , and we can ’ t wait to welcome guests back to big screen entertainment and a safer cinema experience .
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ODEON is announcing it will begin reopening cinemas from Saturday 4 July, with additional health and safety measures in place, including socially distanced seating and contactless transactions.
Ten ODEON cinemas across the UK will be the first to open their doors, including ODEON Luxe Birmingham Broadway Plaza. Another 88 are planned to follow suit by the end of July.
Film fans can buy tickets to big screen entertainment again from today, 25 June.
ODEON has worked with the UK Cinema Association and UK Government to introduce enhanced health and safety measures to each site. These safety measures include:
Safer Buying
Contactless experience, including booking online and contactless ticket checks in cinema and contactless till payments for purchasing food and drinks
Range of ‘Grab & Go’ pre-packaged food and drinks including a bottled drink, Butterkist popcorn and a bag of sweets to improve speed of service
A Safer Space
Limited seats on sale for each show and guaranteed unoccupied seats between guests to meet social distancing requirements, whilst enabling family groups and social bubbles to sit together
Staggered show start times to reduce queues, with safe queuing measures in place such as floor markings and cinema host support
Newly serviced air conditioning that ensures fresh air is delivered into all screens
Enhanced cleaning by well-trained teams
More frequent cleaning routines on all high contact areas of the cinema guest journey
Guest sanitiser stations offering complimentary sanitising gels and wipes
Teams diligently trained on safety and hygiene measures, equipped with PPE, including face coverings and gloves
Carol Welch, Managing Director UK & IRE said: “We are excited to confirm that from 4 July, our UK cinemas will begin reopening. We’ve carefully planned every step of our guest journey and put safety measures in place that will enable our highly trained colleagues to provide a controlled and safer cinema experience for all our guests.
“New measures include social distancing in our auditoriums and foyers, additional cleaning regimes, and a request to book tickets online prior to arrival. We would like to thank our colleagues and guests for their patience during this period, and we can’t wait to welcome guests back to big screen entertainment and a safer cinema experience.”


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Easyjet announces massive travel update for Brits over July holidays

EasyJet will restart the international and domestic flights from July 1 .
The low cost carrier confirmed passengers will be able to fly from 14 airports across the UK - including Birmingham .
The flights will depart to a number of countries including France , Spain and Italy .
500 flights each day across Europe are expected from the London Luton Airport based airline , including over 900 flights a week to and from the UK .
Other airlines to announce a resumption of flights following the coronavirus crisis include TUI , Ryanair and Jet2 .
Robert Carey , chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are really pleased to be relaunching even more of our flights from 1 July and starting to get customers away on their much-needed summer holidays .
`` Of course , the safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew remains our highest priority .
`` This is why we have implemented a number of measures enhancing safety at each part of the journey from disinfecting the aircraft to requiring customers and crew to wear masks . ''
Easyjet grounded flights earlier this year in the midst of the coronavirus crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borders and Brits repatriated as planes were grounded worldwide .
The ongoing lockdown has now reached level 3 in the UK , with the government set to review its current 14-day quarantine rules for passengers arriving into Britain by June 29 .

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EasyJet will restart the international and domestic flights from July 1.
The low cost carrier confirmed passengers will be able to fly from 14 airports across the UK - including Birmingham.
The flights will depart to a number of countries including France, Spain and Italy.
500 flights each day across Europe are expected from the London Luton Airport based airline, including over 900 flights a week to and from the UK.
Other airlines to announce a resumption of flights following the coronavirus crisis include TUI, Ryanair and Jet2.
Robert Carey, chief commercial and strategy officer, said: "We are really pleased to be relaunching even more of our flights from 1 July and starting to get customers away on their much-needed summer holidays.
"Of course, the safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew remains our highest priority.
"This is why we have implemented a number of measures enhancing safety at each part of the journey from disinfecting the aircraft to requiring customers and crew to wear masks."
Easyjet grounded flights earlier this year in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, which saw countries across the continent shut borders and Brits repatriated as planes were grounded worldwide.
The ongoing lockdown has now reached level 3 in the UK, with the government set to review its current 14-day quarantine rules for passengers arriving into Britain by June 29.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Aerospace giant to make 300 workers redundant in Birmingham and Wolverhampton

An aerospace giant is set to cut hundreds of jobs across Birmingham and Wolverhampton , according to union bosses .
Union leaders have claimed Collins Aerospace will make as many as 300 staff redundant across Wolverhampton and Marston Green .
The union said that , with the Government 's furlough programme continuing in some form until October , and with its continuing campaign for a sector support package , the move towards lay-offs is premature .
The company , which is part of Raytheon Technologies , produces hi-tech aerospace systems .
Unite regional officer Andy Taylor said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aerospace is a bitter blow to the West Midlands , which simply ca n't afford to lose this type of well-paid , highly-skilled job .
`` This announcement is premature .
With the job retention scheme continuing until October , Collins should reassess its decision until support for the sector from the Government is agreed . ''
The statement added : `` This is yet another example of why the entire aerospace industry needs a specific sectorial package from the Government in order to protect employment skills in a sector where the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be working tirelessly to convince the company to think again , and we certainly will not accept compulsory job losses . ''

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An aerospace giant is set to cut hundreds of jobs across Birmingham and Wolverhampton, according to union bosses.
Union leaders have claimed Collins Aerospace will make as many as 300 staff redundant across Wolverhampton and Marston Green.
The union said that, with the Government's furlough programme continuing in some form until October, and with its continuing campaign for a sector support package, the move towards lay-offs is premature.
The company, which is part of Raytheon Technologies, produces hi-tech aerospace systems.
Unite regional officer Andy Taylor said: "The announcement of the job losses at Collins Aerospace is a bitter blow to the West Midlands, which simply can't afford to lose this type of well-paid, highly-skilled job.
"This announcement is premature. With the job retention scheme continuing until October, Collins should reassess its decision until support for the sector from the Government is agreed."
The statement added: "This is yet another example of why the entire aerospace industry needs a specific sectorial package from the Government in order to protect employment skills in a sector where the UK is a world leader.
"Unite will be working tirelessly to convince the company to think again, and we certainly will not accept compulsory job losses."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Lichfield group named charity’s Volunteers of the Month after virtual plant sale

A team of volunteers based in Lichfield have been selected as animal welfare charity Brooke ’ s June volunteers of the month after they raised £1000 by hosting a virtual plant sale last month .
The group of volunteers , led by Sandra Newcombe , grew plants from seeds and received cuttings from gardens before advertising them on social media and setting up collections from their homes and local deliveries whilst observing social distancing .
They had been due to host their annual plant sale in person before Coronavirus forced a creative change of plan .
The plant sale was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has hosted in aid of Brooke , raising close to £250,000 over the last 20 years .
Sandra said : “ There are so many memorable events , from auctions and murder mysteries to pamper evenings and so many village fairs .
`` On one memorable occasion in bad weather the gazebo was completely ruined and all but blew away .
`` Horse of the Year show used to be our biggest event and we met some wonderful supporters.
” Money raised by the group goes towards Brooke ’ s work across Africa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Latin America , making improvements to the lives of working horses , donkeys and mules and the people who depend on them .
Sandra said : “ We are always thinking about new ways to raise funds for Brooke and are now planning a social distancing tack sale this Summer .
`` Our heartfelt desire to make a real difference to the lives of hard working animals and the communities who depend on them for their livelihoods never wains .
`` The work Brooke does to reach those who need it most is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenging in this day and age to raise the money but we will keep trying !
” If you ’ re interested in volunteering or joining a group , please email community @ thebrooke.org

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A team of volunteers based in Lichfield have been selected as animal welfare charity Brooke’s June volunteers of the month after they raised £1000 by hosting a virtual plant sale last month.
The group of volunteers, led by Sandra Newcombe, grew plants from seeds and received cuttings from gardens before advertising them on social media and setting up collections from their homes and local deliveries whilst observing social distancing.
They had been due to host their annual plant sale in person before Coronavirus forced a creative change of plan.
The plant sale was just one of many events the group has hosted in aid of Brooke, raising close to £250,000 over the last 20 years.
Sandra said: “There are so many memorable events, from auctions and murder mysteries to pamper evenings and so many village fairs.
"On one memorable occasion in bad weather the gazebo was completely ruined and all but blew away.
"Horse of the Year show used to be our biggest event and we met some wonderful supporters.”
Money raised by the group goes towards Brooke’s work across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, making improvements to the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people who depend on them.
Sandra said: “We are always thinking about new ways to raise funds for Brooke and are now planning a social distancing tack sale this Summer.
"Our heartfelt desire to make a real difference to the lives of hard working animals and the communities who depend on them for their livelihoods never wains.
"The work Brooke does to reach those who need it most is truly amazing. It is becoming more challenging in this day and age to raise the money but we will keep trying!”
If you’re interested in volunteering or joining a group, please email community@thebrooke.org


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Girl, 13, still in hospital after  shotgun attack

A young girl remains in hospital after she was caught in the crossfire of a horrifying shotgun attack in Tipton @ @ @ @ @ also thrown at a property in Coronation Road on Wednesday , June 24 , as @ @ @ @ @ teams raced to the scene .
The 13-year-old was hit by shotgun pellets as shots @ @ @ @ @ the property .
She was rushed to Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital , where she @ @ @ @ @ following surgery .
A man and woman were also assessed by medics but they did @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Police said the pipe bombs , which did not detonate , had been @ @ @ @ @ No arrests have been made but enquiries are ongoing .
Anyone who witnessed the incident @ @ @ @ @ after midnight , is urged to come forward and speak to officers .
Information can @ @ @ @ @ force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 .
Crimestoppers can also be @ @ @ @ @ 111 .
People are asked to quote log 44 of 24/6 .

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A young girl remains in hospital after she was caught in the crossfire of a horrifying shotgun attack in Tipton.
Two pipe bombs were also thrown at a property in Coronation Road on Wednesday, June 24, as police, medics and army teams raced to the scene.
The 13-year-old was hit by shotgun pellets as shots were fired at visitors to the property.
She was rushed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where she remains in a stable condition following surgery.
A man and woman were also assessed by medics but they did not require hospital treatment.
West Midlands Police said the pipe bombs, which did not detonate, had been seized for forensic examination.
No arrests have been made but enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, which took place just after midnight, is urged to come forward and speak to officers.
Information can be passed on to the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote log 44 of 24/6.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Knife attack suspect detained under Mental Health Act

A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after a double-knife attack in Upper Gornal .
The 39-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Jews Lane on Saturday , June 20 .
One of the men was stabbed in the street and the other was attacked inside a house .
Medics treated one victim for injuries to his neck , shoulder and hands .
The second man suffered knife wounds to his chest and arm .
Police said their injures were not believed to be life-threatening .
The attacker fled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great Barr the following morning .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police told Black Country Live the suspect had now been detained under the Mental Health Act .
A spate of knife crimes have rocked the Black Country in recent weeks .
Two teens were stabbed and a third left injured after violence erupted at West Cross Shopping Centre on Wednesday , June 24 .
A 17-year-old suffered stab wounds to his back and a 16-year-old was knifed on his arm .
In Halesowen , a youth was left with a small puncture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Victoria Street on Wednesday , June 17 .
Two men were also taken to hospital after a knife attack in Birch Avenue , Quarry Bank , after an incident in the quiet residential street on Monday , June 22 .

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A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after a double-knife attack in Upper Gornal.
The 39-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Jews Lane on Saturday, June 20.
One of the men was stabbed in the street and the other was attacked inside a house.
Medics treated one victim for injuries to his neck, shoulder and hands. The second man suffered knife wounds to his chest and arm.
Police said their injures were not believed to be life-threatening.
The attacker fled the scene but officers arrested a man in Great Barr the following morning.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police told Black Country Live the suspect had now been detained under the Mental Health Act.
A spate of knife crimes have rocked the Black Country in recent weeks.
Two teens were stabbed and a third left injured after violence erupted at West Cross Shopping Centre on Wednesday, June 24.
A 17-year-old suffered stab wounds to his back and a 16-year-old was knifed on his arm.
In Halesowen, a youth was left with a small puncture wound on his thigh when violence erupted in Victoria Street on Wednesday, June 17.
Two men were also taken to hospital after a knife attack in Birch Avenue, Quarry Bank, after an incident in the quiet residential street on Monday, June 22.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Dr Hilary shares genius tricks to get to sleep in hot weather

Dr Hilary has shared his top tips for getting to sleep soundly during the ongoing heatwave as the temperatures hit 32C .
In London yesterday , the Met Office recorded temperature highs of 32C at Heathrow Airport , making it the warmest day of the year so far .
In Birmingham , highs of 30C were seen , and now Dr Hilary Jones has come to the rescue by revealing how you can get to sleep .
During the heatwave , sticky bedsheets and perspiration from yourself can leave you unable to nod off .
But Dr Hilary told Lorraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help you get some shut eye .
He appeared on Lorraine Kelly 's self-titled ITV daytime TV programme this morning .
He said : `` So , shed the duvet and just use the cover of the duvet or a bedsheet - that 's all ! ''
`` A cold water bottle instead of a hot water bottle , put it in the fridge and fill it with cold water and ice , '' said Dr Hilary , revealing another tip .
`` Do you know - I 've never thought of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Hilary nodded and ploughed on : `` You can also put your pillowcase in the freezer or the fridge and then take it out .
You have a nice thing to put your head on , then .
`` You can also put cold water on the sheets as well . ''
He added : `` A cool shower before you go to bed is another thing , and some people have a big electric fan and dangle an ice park in front of it .
`` Of course , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Dr Hilary has shared his top tips for getting to sleep soundly during the ongoing heatwave as the temperatures hit 32C.
In London yesterday, the Met Office recorded temperature highs of 32C at Heathrow Airport, making it the warmest day of the year so far.
In Birmingham, highs of 30C were seen, and now Dr Hilary Jones has come to the rescue by revealing how you can get to sleep.
During the heatwave, sticky bedsheets and perspiration from yourself can leave you unable to nod off.
But Dr Hilary told Lorraine he has a few tricks and tips to help you get some shut eye.
He appeared on Lorraine Kelly's self-titled ITV daytime TV programme this morning.
He said: "So, shed the duvet and just use the cover of the duvet or a bedsheet - that's all!"
"A cold water bottle instead of a hot water bottle, put it in the fridge and fill it with cold water and ice," said Dr Hilary, revealing another tip.
"Do you know - I've never thought of that?" asked Lorraine, before Dr Hilary nodded and ploughed on: "You can also put your pillowcase in the freezer or the fridge and then take it out. You have a nice thing to put your head on, then.
"You can also put cold water on the sheets as well."
He added: "A cool shower before you go to bed is another thing, and some people have a big electric fan and dangle an ice park in front of it.
"Of course, you can also have a regular fan."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Man Utd fans all make the same point after another Wolves win

Wolverhampton Wanderers maintained their assault on the Champions League places with a 1-0 victory against Bournemouth .
The relegation-threatened Cherries put up a brave fight but Raul Jimenez 's second-half header secured another win .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side now boast an unbeaten run in the Premier League of seven matches dating back to Liverpool 's win at Molineux in January .
Jimenez , who scored his 24th goal of a brilliant season , revealed afterwards just how high confidence is in the Wolves camp ahead of the final seven fixtures .
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`` We are working very hard in the last couple of weeks before we start again .
We made it great on the pitch and like this , as a pack , we can achieve anything . ''
Jimenez 's comments - and another three points - served as another reminder that Wolves are ready to capitalise on any slip-ups their rivals make in the coming weeks .
Manchester United offered no indications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win over Sheffield United that kept Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side level on points with Wolves , while Chelsea are two points ahead .
But United fans were quick to point out the threat they are facing from Molineux after Wednesday 's fixtures .
One supporter on social media said : `` I would n't be shocked if # mufc and # wwfc finish 3rd and 4th .
# lcfc fixtures really tough .
# cfc not bad but nowhere near as easy as Man U or Wolves . ''
`` Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Delighted to see a Pogba-Bruno-Martial-Rashford-Martial chip Soccer ball move for the third .
OGS will be happy @ AnthonyMartial scored two goals with a first time shot in the penalty area .
Unfortunately Wolves won too . ''
A third added : `` Battle is on # wolves # mufc . ''
`` Tony Martial scores again ! ''
said another , before admitting : `` Good victory , I fear Wolves ! ''
A fifth said : `` To be honest I 'm a bit worried about @ Wolves .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are @ Arsenal @ SheffieldUnited @ Everton and @ ChelseaFC .
Ca n't trust Arsenal and Sheffield are dipping .
The Chelsea game is the last game when we play Leicester . ''
`` Wolves don ’ t look like going away so scoring 3 unanswered goals was important , '' added another .
`` That +7 goal difference is like an extra point . ''

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The relegation-threatened Cherries put up a brave fight but Raul Jimenez's second-half header secured another win.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side now boast an unbeaten run in the Premier League of seven matches dating back to Liverpool's win at Molineux in January.
Jimenez, who scored his 24th goal of a brilliant season, revealed afterwards just how high confidence is in the Wolves camp ahead of the final seven fixtures.
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"It feels amazing," he said. "We are working very hard in the last couple of weeks before we start again. We made it great on the pitch and like this, as a pack, we can achieve anything."
Jimenez's comments - and another three points - served as another reminder that Wolves are ready to capitalise on any slip-ups their rivals make in the coming weeks.
Manchester United offered no indications of doing so in a resounding 3-0 win over Sheffield United that kept Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side level on points with Wolves, while Chelsea are two points ahead.
But United fans were quick to point out the threat they are facing from Molineux after Wednesday's fixtures.
One supporter on social media said: "I wouldn't be shocked if #mufc and #wwfc finish 3rd and 4th. #lcfc fixtures really tough. #cfc not bad but nowhere near as easy as Man U or Wolves."
"Great @ManUtd performance tonight," said another. "Delighted to see a Pogba-Bruno-Martial-Rashford-Martial chip Soccer ball move for the third. OGS will be happy @AnthonyMartial scored two goals with a first time shot in the penalty area. Unfortunately Wolves won too."
A third added: "Battle is on #wolves #mufc."
"Tony Martial scores again!" said another, before admitting: "Good victory, I fear Wolves!"
A fifth said: "To be honest I'm a bit worried about @Wolves. Their "tough " games on paper are @Arsenal @SheffieldUnited @Everton and @ChelseaFC. Can't trust Arsenal and Sheffield are dipping. The Chelsea game is the last game when we play Leicester."
"Wolves don’t look like going away so scoring 3 unanswered goals was important," added another. "That +7 goal difference is like an extra point."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Bullring machete suspect detained under Mental Health Act

A man arrested on suspicion of wielding a machete at the Bullring was detained under the Mental Health Act , police confirmed .
The shopping complex in Birmingham city centre was evacuated at 8.30am yesterday , Wednesday , June 24 as West Midlands Police responded to reports of a suspicious package .
Officers found a bag to contain toiletries while a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon .
A force spokesman today confirmed : `` The man arrested in Bullring yesterday has been detained under the Mental Health Act . ''
The incident happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public but workers who were inside were instructed to leave and make their way to New Street .
The shopping centre issued a statement at the time confirming it decided to evacuate the centre following guidance from the local authorities and saying the 'the safety of our customers , colleagues and retailers is our number one priority ' .
The situation was resolved in time for the complex to welcome customers as normal at 10am .
One passerby praised the police saying they had `` handled this brilliantly and have ensured of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area '' .
It was the second time in a matter of days the Bullring had to be evacuated .
It was emptied on Saturday , June 20 when a small fire broke out .
It was the first Saturday it had opened since lockdown rules had eased , allowing for non-essential shops to begin trading again .

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A man arrested on suspicion of wielding a machete at the Bullring was detained under the Mental Health Act, police confirmed.
The shopping complex in Birmingham city centre was evacuated at 8.30am yesterday, Wednesday, June 24 as West Midlands Police responded to reports of a suspicious package. Officers found a bag to contain toiletries while a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
A force spokesman today confirmed: "The man arrested in Bullring yesterday has been detained under the Mental Health Act."
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The incident happened before the Bullring had opened to the public but workers who were inside were instructed to leave and make their way to New Street.
The shopping centre issued a statement at the time confirming it decided to evacuate the centre following guidance from the local authorities and saying the 'the safety of our customers, colleagues and retailers is our number one priority'.
The situation was resolved in time for the complex to welcome customers as normal at 10am.
One passerby praised the police saying they had "handled this brilliantly and have ensured of the safety of everyone in and around the area".
It was the second time in a matter of days the Bullring had to be evacuated. It was emptied on Saturday, June 20 when a small fire broke out. It was the first Saturday it had opened since lockdown rules had eased, allowing for non-essential shops to begin trading again.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Matthew Wright sparks outrage after branding beach goers 'pigs'

Matthew Wright has sparked fury by branding people who flocked to Bournemouth beach yesterday `` pigs '' .
Shocking photos saw jam packed beaches at coasts across the country as the temperature rose throughout the entire UK .
In Birmingham , the mercury hit highs of 30C , with highs of 32C registered at London Heathrow Airport .
The Met Office declared it the hottest day of the year so far - but pictures of beaches left some concerned amid fears of a coronavirus 2nd wave .
Indeed , many suggested on social media the packed images show we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , Matthew Wright appeared via video link , discussing the images with presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby .
Judge Rinder also appeared via video link , with The Wright Stuff presenter saying : `` I think we as Brits have had enough of lockdown regardless .
`` I think any human being would have had enough and be fed up and tired after three months of social deprivation .
`` The downside is every Thursday in lockdown we stood on our doorsteps clapping the NHS .
`` But now we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NHS staff we were once clapping .
`` There is no excuse for it .
`` And the litter the next day !
These people are pigs .
They are not humans , they are pigs . ''
The comments from Matthew left Schofe shocked , with the presenter raising his eyebrows , and Judge Ringer and Holly looking uncomfortable .
This Morning returns on Friday from 10am on ITV1 with Eamonn Holmes presenting alongside wife Ruth Langsford .

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Matthew Wright has sparked fury by branding people who flocked to Bournemouth beach yesterday "pigs".
Shocking photos saw jam packed beaches at coasts across the country as the temperature rose throughout the entire UK.
In Birmingham, the mercury hit highs of 30C, with highs of 32C registered at London Heathrow Airport.
The Met Office declared it the hottest day of the year so far - but pictures of beaches left some concerned amid fears of a coronavirus 2nd wave.
Indeed, many suggested on social media the packed images show we are "doomed".
On This Morning today, Matthew Wright appeared via video link, discussing the images with presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
Judge Rinder also appeared via video link, with The Wright Stuff presenter saying: "I think we as Brits have had enough of lockdown regardless.
"I think any human being would have had enough and be fed up and tired after three months of social deprivation.
"The downside is every Thursday in lockdown we stood on our doorsteps clapping the NHS.
"But now we are going out and giving two fingers to the NHS staff we were once clapping.
"There is no excuse for it.
"And the litter the next day! These people are pigs. They are not humans, they are pigs."
The comments from Matthew left Schofe shocked, with the presenter raising his eyebrows, and Judge Ringer and Holly looking uncomfortable.
This Morning returns on Friday from 10am on ITV1 with Eamonn Holmes presenting alongside wife Ruth Langsford.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Witness appeal as girl, five, seriously injured in Audi crash

Police appealed for witnesses after a girl of five was badly hurt when she was hit by an Audi on a busy road .
West Mercia Police appealing for people to come forward following the collision involving a five-year-old pedestrian and a grey Audi at around on the A449 Malvern Road , in Powick , between Worcester and Malvern .
The accident happened at around 3pm on Wednesday , June 24 , near the junction with Powyke Court Close .
The girl was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with serious injuries and the road was closed .
A spokeswoman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were called by the fire service at 3.02pm to a collision involving a car and pedestrian at the junction of Powyke Court Close and Old Malvern Road in Worcester .
`` We sent one ambulance and a critical care car to the scene .
We ’ ve treated a girl for injuries not believed to be life threatening and taken her to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further treatment . ''
Now police are appealing for witnesses to come forward , including anyone who may have dashcam footage .
Sgt Matt Digger , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the incident near to the junction of Powyke Court Close .
A five-year-old girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries where she remains receiving treatment .
“ We are especially keen to see any dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the incident .
If you have any information please contact us.
” Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting incident number 464s of 24 June 2020 .
Alternatively , anyone with any information who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police appealed for witnesses after a girl of five was badly hurt when she was hit by an Audi on a busy road.
West Mercia Police appealing for people to come forward following the collision involving a five-year-old pedestrian and a grey Audi at around on the A449 Malvern Road, in Powick, between Worcester and Malvern. The accident happened at around 3pm on Wednesday, June 24, near the junction with Powyke Court Close.
The girl was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with serious injuries and the road was closed.
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A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called by the fire service at 3.02pm to a collision involving a car and pedestrian at the junction of Powyke Court Close and Old Malvern Road in Worcester.
"We sent one ambulance and a critical care car to the scene. We’ve treated a girl for injuries not believed to be life threatening and taken her to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further treatment."
Now police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, including anyone who may have dashcam footage.
Sgt Matt Digger, from West Mercia Police, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the incident near to the junction of Powyke Court Close . A five-year-old girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries where she remains receiving treatment.
“We are especially keen to see any dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the incident. If you have any information please contact us.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 464s of 24 June 2020.
Alternatively, anyone with any information who does not want to give their name can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--The growing success of Tamworth's ladies section and how to get involved

Tamworth FC Ladies have been promoted to the West Midlands Regional League Division North for the 2020-21 season .
And manager Ryan Hamilton believes it can be just the start of progress for the expanding girls section at the club .
The Lambs had seen their Staffordshire League campaign null and voided with them sitting top of the table .
But they have now been told they will officially be promoted and will now have the chance to pit their wits against the likes of Port Vale , Walsall , AFC Telford , Stoke City , Shrewsbury Town and Solihull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It has been a proper roller-coaster .
“ We were on course to have an invincible league campaign and had the semi-final of the cup coming up as well .
“ Everything was so positive in our first season , it was fantastic .
“ The pause of the season then came where we had to wait on whether it would be null and void .
We had that suspense and the decision was heartbreaking , given how well we had done .
“ We ’ d achieved more than any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be told your efforts were going to be worthless was really hard to take .
“ There is , of course , more to life than football and we had to understand there were a lot more important things but it didn ’ t make it any easier .
“ So when we got the email last week to say we had still been accepted into the league above , it was a massive weight off our shoulders .
“ It ’ s massive credit to the girls for their hard work on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s great for the club as a whole because they put their trust in us to develop this and this promotion is repaying that . ''
That decision , Hamilton says , was vital to ensure the ladies section continues to progress .
“ It ’ s just going to benefit everyone involved .
“ For our players , it ’ s just a fantastic chance for them to show their quality against better opposition .
“ It ’ ll challenge them a lot more .
Last season there were times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team and that ’ s not good for anyone .
“ So this will be fantastic and the girls are absolutely delighted .
They are buzzing to get back into it now .
“ We ’ ve started a bit of training now and they are coming in all the time - we can ’ t get rid of them !
“ They just want to be in and about the place.
” Promotion keeps the ladies section on the right path and Hamilton said : “ We had a little five-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We have made no bones about that .
“ Had we not been allowed to go up it would have meant a halt to our plans for a development team .
We ’ d have put that on hold for a year .
“ But now , with the promotion , we are able to expand .
It ’ ll help us move forward as a club and as a female section.
” He added : “ Our plan , moving forward , is not to just have a successful first team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a flourishing junior section .
“ We are on course for that .
Last year we had three junior teams but we are expanding that now .
“ There ’ s going to be five junior teams so we have had rapid progress in that respect .
“ There will be opportunities for younger girls .
We ’ re growing the club and setting good foundations for years to come .
“ Moving forward , we ’ re looking at a full scholarship programme next year and we hope to get that off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clubs commitment to what we are doing .
It means players will get better training and more of it .
`` There will be a chance for girls to come here and get education as well.
” The Lambs are recruiting girls for their successful year three education programme .
They are looking for any potential girls who are school or college leavers who have completed a BTEC or GCSE qualifications .
The course is a Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport , Fitness and Personal Training which is a one-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course will be delivered on-site at Tamworth football club in our brand new classroom facilities .
The practical elements of the programme will be broke down into two sections : Daily Football Training Sessions based on our 4G Pitch and Gym Based sessions at the Snowdome .
The flexible working timetable will allow all successful applicants to gain an industry recognised qualification at our rapidly growing club .
For further information regarding the programme please contact academy @ thelambs.co.uk

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Tamworth FC Ladies have been promoted to the West Midlands Regional League Division North for the 2020-21 season.
And manager Ryan Hamilton believes it can be just the start of progress for the expanding girls section at the club.
The Lambs had seen their Staffordshire League campaign null and voided with them sitting top of the table.
(Image: Archie Baynham)
But they have now been told they will officially be promoted and will now have the chance to pit their wits against the likes of Port Vale, Walsall, AFC Telford, Stoke City, Shrewsbury Town and Solihull Sporting.
Delighted boss Hamilton said: “It has been a proper roller-coaster.
“We were on course to have an invincible league campaign and had the semi-final of the cup coming up as well.
“Everything was so positive in our first season, it was fantastic.
“The pause of the season then came where we had to wait on whether it would be null and void. We had that suspense and the decision was heartbreaking, given how well we had done.
“We’d achieved more than any of us could have expected and to then be told your efforts were going to be worthless was really hard to take.
“There is, of course, more to life than football and we had to understand there were a lot more important things but it didn’t make it any easier.
“So when we got the email last week to say we had still been accepted into the league above, it was a massive weight off our shoulders.
“It’s massive credit to the girls for their hard work on and off the pitch.
"And it’s great for the club as a whole because they put their trust in us to develop this and this promotion is repaying that."
That decision, Hamilton says, was vital to ensure the ladies section continues to progress.
“It’s just going to benefit everyone involved.
“For our players, it’s just a fantastic chance for them to show their quality against better opposition.
“It’ll challenge them a lot more. Last season there were times when we put 15 plus goals past a team and that’s not good for anyone.
“So this will be fantastic and the girls are absolutely delighted. They are buzzing to get back into it now.
“We’ve started a bit of training now and they are coming in all the time - we can’t get rid of them!
“They just want to be in and about the place.”
Promotion keeps the ladies section on the right path and Hamilton said: “We had a little five-year plan of four promotions in five seasons. We have made no bones about that.
“Had we not been allowed to go up it would have meant a halt to our plans for a development team. We’d have put that on hold for a year.
“But now, with the promotion, we are able to expand. It’ll help us move forward as a club and as a female section.”
He added: “Our plan, moving forward, is not to just have a successful first team. We want a development team and a flourishing junior section.
“We are on course for that. Last year we had three junior teams but we are expanding that now.
“There’s going to be five junior teams so we have had rapid progress in that respect.
“There will be opportunities for younger girls. We’re growing the club and setting good foundations for years to come.
“Moving forward, we’re looking at a full scholarship programme next year and we hope to get that off the ground this year and that shows the clubs commitment to what we are doing. It means players will get better training and more of it.
"There will be a chance for girls to come here and get education as well.”
The Lambs are recruiting girls for their successful year three education programme.
They are looking for any potential girls who are school or college leavers who have completed a BTEC or GCSE qualifications.
The course is a Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training which is a one-year programme.
The theory element of the course will be delivered on-site at Tamworth football club in our brand new classroom facilities.
The practical elements of the programme will be broke down into two sections: Daily Football Training Sessions based on our 4G Pitch and Gym Based sessions at the Snowdome.
The flexible working timetable will allow all successful applicants to gain an industry recognised qualification at our rapidly growing club.
For further information regarding the programme please contact academy@thelambs.co.uk


birminghammail--2020-06-25--How you can help in battle to keep canals clean

Staffordshire people are being urged to do their bit to help keep canal towpaths clear of plastic .
Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal and River Trust wants people to help stop half a million pieces of plastic reaching the ocean by taking its Plastics Challenge this month .
Since the launch of its Plastics Challenge last spring until March this year , volunteers had given more than 10,000 hours a month to tackle the problem , and a survey showed that plastics and litter in and around the Trust ’ s waterways had dropped by 30 per cent since last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activity suspended since March , it is now feared that much of those environmental gains could have been lost during the coronavirus lockdown period .
Peter Birch , national environmental policy advisor at Canal and River Trust , said : “ Our canals are great on-the-doorstep places for people to enjoy .
`` However the unintended consequence is that they can be highways to the ocean taking 500,000 pieces of carelessly discarded plastic along our waterways and out to sea each year .
“ Thanks to the efforts of individual visitors , local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great gains prior to lockdown but this trend could have reversed as our volunteers have been required to stay away and the use of towpaths has increased in many urban residential areas as people have enjoyed using towpaths for their daily exercise.
” Statistics say that , every year , 14 million pieces of plastic end up in and around our canals and rivers and these plastic bottles , food wrappers , bags and straws can be harmful for the fish , swans , ducks and birds that make the canals their home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to your home has become more important than ever in recent times and for many people their local canal or river will have brought some vital wellbeing at a time of great anxiety .
`` But sadly , the problem with discarded plastics and litter remains an issue for us and every year enough plastic to fill 20,000 bin bags are washed from our canals and rivers out into the ocean .
“ The canals have been there for local people during lockdown and we need people to help us look after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone can enjoy .
It ’ s the little things we do on our doorstep that can make a world of difference . ''
Those who do take part in the challenge are asked to to so safely and the charity has created a handy guide which can be downloaded from the Canal & River Trust website - www.canalrivertrust.org.uk .
Litter pickers are asked to wear gloves and collect and recycle their collections .
The charity would also love to hear from people who have taken the challenge and is encouraging people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the # PlasticsChallenge

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Staffordshire people are being urged to do their bit to help keep canal towpaths clear of plastic.
Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal and River Trust wants people to help stop half a million pieces of plastic reaching the ocean by taking its Plastics Challenge this month.
Since the launch of its Plastics Challenge last spring until March this year, volunteers had given more than 10,000 hours a month to tackle the problem, and a survey showed that plastics and litter in and around the Trust’s waterways had dropped by 30 per cent since last year.
(Image: Richard T Harris)
However, with all volunteer activity suspended since March, it is now feared that much of those environmental gains could have been lost during the coronavirus lockdown period.
Peter Birch, national environmental policy advisor at Canal and River Trust, said: “Our canals are great on-the-doorstep places for people to enjoy.
"However the unintended consequence is that they can be highways to the ocean taking 500,000 pieces of carelessly discarded plastic along our waterways and out to sea each year.
“Thanks to the efforts of individual visitors, local communities and volunteers, we had seen great gains prior to lockdown but this trend could have reversed as our volunteers have been required to stay away and the use of towpaths has increased in many urban residential areas as people have enjoyed using towpaths for their daily exercise.”
Statistics say that, every year, 14 million pieces of plastic end up in and around our canals and rivers and these plastic bottles, food wrappers, bags and straws can be harmful for the fish, swans, ducks and birds that make the canals their home.
Mr Birch added: “Staying close to your home has become more important than ever in recent times and for many people their local canal or river will have brought some vital wellbeing at a time of great anxiety.
"But sadly, the problem with discarded plastics and litter remains an issue for us and every year enough plastic to fill 20,000 bin bags are washed from our canals and rivers out into the ocean.
“The canals have been there for local people during lockdown and we need people to help us look after them to ensure they remain a place everyone can enjoy. It’s the little things we do on our doorstep that can make a world of difference."
Those who do take part in the challenge are asked to to so safely and the charity has created a handy guide which can be downloaded from the Canal & River Trust website - www.canalrivertrust.org.uk.
Litter pickers are asked to wear gloves and collect and recycle their collections.
The charity would also love to hear from people who have taken the challenge and is encouraging people to share their photos on social media with the #PlasticsChallenge


birminghammail--2020-06-25--What we learned from Aston Villa's draw at Newcastle

Aston Villa were handed a Premier League lifeline thanks to Ahmed Elmohamady at St James ' Park last night .
Had the substitute not scored in the 83rd minute Villa 's survival chances would have been up in smoke given it 's Wolves , Liverpool and Manchester United next to come .
As for the 1-1 draw with Newcastle , Villa have clawed their way back and are level with Bournemouth and West Ham with seven games to go .
On another frustrating night , here 's Ashley Preece ' s claret and blue findings from Villa 's salvaged point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IT 'S FAR FROM OVER OK , OK , that short summary appears far too optimistic right now given the draw at Newcastle was a massive opportunity missed .
But let 's not give up the ghost just yet .
Villa have excruciatingly clawed themselves back level on points with Bournemouth and West Ham after their relegation rivals went down to Wolves and Spurs respectively in midweek .
Both sides Villa are directly up against in the battle to beat the drop are depleted of confidence and there will no doubt be plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
As for last night 's game , Smith 's side can apply themselves when they really want to which was evident as they chased for a winner in the dying moments by piling bodies forward .
In the end a monumental goal did n't come and it 's up to Villa to strike a shock or two in the coming weeks against far-superior opposition - starting with Wolves on Saturday .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store It was a disappointing night 's work for Villa 's attacking players once more .
Anwar El Ghazi and Trezeguet both struggled while Mbwana Samatta was making his first start since the return of lockdown .
Indeed , Ashley Preece summed it up in his post-match summary .
`` Villa 's attacking players do n't strike the fear into the opposition , '' he said .
`` Samatta was quiet on his comeback to the starting XI .
`` They need to do something up front , they 're lacking that cutting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the bottom , you 're scrapping for everything .
`` You need a bit of magic and guile down there .
`` When the opposition will have seen Villa 's forward line they 'll have thought 'no problems there ' .
`` They came up with something different when they threw the kitchen sink - in Davis and Samatta up front .
`` They were forcing the issue a little bit more . ''
3 .
CAN VILLA AFFORD TO REST MCGINN FOR WOLVES , PROBABLY NOT .
John McGinn had n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the starting XI for Sheffield United last week .
He 's now played 240 minutes of football in a week , the Scotland international willing to give his all for the cause despite coming off an ankle injury sustained just before the New Year .
McGinn is one of Villa 's best players , but is he at risk of fatigue ?
Villa 's run-in is an unenviable one and the visit of in-form Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday is another stern test for Villa .
McGinn could be due a rest soon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his post-match presser .
`` His recovery has been good , he 's feeling better every game , '' he said .
`` Speaking to him after the game today , he felt better again .
`` He 's a little bit off the pace at the moment but he 's going to be .
`` He 's getting into a place where we want him to go . ''
4 .
MISTAKE A GIFT VILLA CANT AFFORD TO GIVE AWAY ... Head coach Dean Smith pulled absolutely no punches in his post-match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He mentioned Konsa 's mistake in allowing Gayle in a couple of times and said he 'd taken him to task about it in the dressing room after the match .
Up until that point , Villa would have fancied their chances of getting all three points at St James ' Park .
Mistakes happen , but it 's crunch time for Villa and they can ill-afford to give a goal away as cheaply as they did at Newcastle .
`` You ca n't account for a mistake .
Ezri 's gone to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a pop at him in the dressing room after because he needs to learn from it , '' he said .
`` He 's a young player and will be better for it but , given the situation we 're in at the moment especially given the video work we 've done for the game , he gets attracted to a wide player when he should be inside covering Kortney .
It should have been a simple run coming onto it but he does n't and Dwight gets a simple goal .
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Aston Villa were handed a Premier League lifeline thanks to Ahmed Elmohamady at St James' Park last night.
Had the substitute not scored in the 83rd minute Villa 's survival chances would have been up in smoke given it's Wolves, Liverpool and Manchester United next to come.
As for the 1-1 draw with Newcastle, Villa have clawed their way back and are level with Bournemouth and West Ham with seven games to go.
On another frustrating night, here's Ashley Preece' s claret and blue findings from Villa's salvaged point in the North East...
1. IT'S FAR FROM OVER
OK, OK, that short summary appears far too optimistic right now given the draw at Newcastle was a massive opportunity missed.
But let's not give up the ghost just yet. Villa have excruciatingly clawed themselves back level on points with Bournemouth and West Ham after their relegation rivals went down to Wolves and Spurs respectively in midweek.
Both sides Villa are directly up against in the battle to beat the drop are depleted of confidence and there will no doubt be plenty of twists and turns in the coming weeks.
As for last night's game, Smith's side can apply themselves when they really want to which was evident as they chased for a winner in the dying moments by piling bodies forward.
In the end a monumental goal didn't come and it's up to Villa to strike a shock or two in the coming weeks against far-superior opposition - starting with Wolves on Saturday.
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2. TOOTHLESS IN ATTACK
It was a disappointing night's work for Villa's attacking players once more. Anwar El Ghazi and Trezeguet both struggled while Mbwana Samatta was making his first start since the return of lockdown.
Indeed, Ashley Preece summed it up in his post-match summary.
"Villa's attacking players don't strike the fear into the opposition," he said.
"Trezeguet, El Ghazi as well.
"Samatta was quiet on his comeback to the starting XI.
"They need to do something up front, they're lacking that cutting edge.
"When you're down at the bottom, you're scrapping for everything.
"You need a bit of magic and guile down there.
"When the opposition will have seen Villa's forward line they'll have thought 'no problems there'.
"They came up with something different when they threw the kitchen sink - in Davis and Samatta up front.
"They were forcing the issue a little bit more."
3. CAN VILLA AFFORD TO REST MCGINN FOR WOLVES, PROBABLY NOT.
John McGinn hadn't played since December before his return to the starting XI for Sheffield United last week.
He's now played 240 minutes of football in a week, the Scotland international willing to give his all for the cause despite coming off an ankle injury sustained just before the New Year.
McGinn is one of Villa's best players, but is he at risk of fatigue?
Villa's run-in is an unenviable one and the visit of in-form Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday is another stern test for Villa.
McGinn could be due a rest soon, but Smith offered some encouraging words in his post-match presser.
"His recovery has been good, he's feeling better every game," he said.
"Speaking to him after the game today, he felt better again.
"He's a little bit off the pace at the moment but he's going to be.
"He's coming in off a six-month lay-off.
"He's getting into a place where we want him to go."
(Image: Laurence Griffiths/NMC Pool/PA Wire)
4. MISTAKE A GIFT VILLA CANT AFFORD TO GIVE AWAY...
Head coach Dean Smith pulled absolutely no punches in his post-match briefing when discussing Gayle's goal.
He mentioned Konsa's mistake in allowing Gayle in a couple of times and said he'd taken him to task about it in the dressing room after the match.
Up until that point, Villa would have fancied their chances of getting all three points at St James' Park.
Mistakes happen, but it's crunch time for Villa and they can ill-afford to give a goal away as cheaply as they did at Newcastle.
"You can't account for a mistake. Ezri's gone to sleep and I've had a bit of a pop at him in the dressing room after because he needs to learn from it," he said.
"He's a young player and will be better for it but, given the situation we're in at the moment especially given the video work we've done for the game, he gets attracted to a wide player when he should be inside covering Kortney. It should have been a simple run coming onto it but he doesn't and Dwight gets a simple goal."