birminghammail--2020-06-11--A new slot machine shop will fuel problem behaviour

A new “ adult gaming centre ” proposed by betting firm Cashino could lead to more problem behaviour and crime in Erdington , a councillor has claimed .
An application to turn a vacant pawnbrokers shop into a betting arcade will be put before Birmingham City Council ’ s planning committee next week .
The firm has a number of high street locations around the UK , where customers can use slot machines with payouts of £5 to £500 .
The plans for a change of use would allow Cashino Gaming Ltd - trading as Merkur Slots - to occupy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Councillors will weigh up the application next week .
But they have received a report which includes a warning that the area already has too many gambling premises .
In a written submission , Cllr Robert Alden , leader of the Conservative group on the city council and ward member for Erdington , said the application has caused “ significant concerns ” among residents and nearby businesses .
His objection states : “ The addition of another gambling unit on the High Street would worsen the ongoing [ anti-social behaviour ] linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime and increasing the fear of crime in the area.
” A total of three letters of objections from residents were received , and the report stated their concerns included anti-social behaviour and noise disturbance .
The letters of objection also state there are “ too many gambling premises ” with a total of eight premises within 200m of the site .
The application raised no objections from West Midlands Police and the city council ’ s transportation development officers .
The city council ’ s regulatory services offered no objection subject to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 midnight .
A planning officer states in the report to councillors : “ The agent has confirmed that the proposal would be sound insulated , would not play amplified music or have noisy machines and Tannoy systems found in seaside amusement centres .
“ Furthermore , the proposal would have footfall levels similar to many high street shops and staff would not allow anyone into the premises who is intoxicated .
“ I consider that the proposal is unlikely to have an adverse impact upon the amenity of residential occupiers and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the site by virtue of noise disturbance , anti-social behaviour , crime and safety issues .
“ The proposal would not have a detrimental impact on residential amenity , highways and pedestrian safety or the visual amenity of the surrounding area .
I therefore do not consider that there are sustainable grounds upon which to recommend refusal of the application.
” The Local Democracy Reporting Service has approached Cashino for comment .
The planning committee meeting will be held on June 18 at 11am and can be viewed at : civico.net/birmingham

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A new “adult gaming centre” proposed by betting firm Cashino could lead to more problem behaviour and crime in Erdington, a councillor has claimed.
An application to turn a vacant pawnbrokers shop into a betting arcade will be put before Birmingham City Council’s planning committee next week.
The firm has a number of high street locations around the UK, where customers can use slot machines with payouts of £5 to £500.
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The plans for a change of use would allow Cashino Gaming Ltd - trading as Merkur Slots - to occupy the unit in High Street, Erdington.
Councillors will weigh up the application next week.
But they have received a report which includes a warning that the area already has too many gambling premises.
In a written submission, Cllr Robert Alden, leader of the Conservative group on the city council and ward member for Erdington, said the application has caused “significant concerns” among residents and nearby businesses.
His objection states: “The addition of another gambling unit on the High Street would worsen the ongoing [anti-social behaviour] linked to existing gambling outlets, causing more crime and increasing the fear of crime in the area.”
A total of three letters of objections from residents were received, and the report stated their concerns included anti-social behaviour and noise disturbance.
The letters of objection also state there are “too many gambling premises” with a total of eight premises within 200m of the site.
The application raised no objections from West Midlands Police and the city council’s transportation development officers.
The city council’s regulatory services offered no objection subject to opening hours being limited to 7am to 12 midnight.
A planning officer states in the report to councillors: “The agent has confirmed that the proposal would be sound insulated, would not play amplified music or have noisy machines and Tannoy systems found in seaside amusement centres.
“Furthermore, the proposal would have footfall levels similar to many high street shops and staff would not allow anyone into the premises who is intoxicated.
“I consider that the proposal is unlikely to have an adverse impact upon the amenity of residential occupiers and other commercial uses within the immediate vicinity of the site by virtue of noise disturbance, anti-social behaviour, crime and safety issues.
“The proposal would not have a detrimental impact on residential amenity, highways and pedestrian safety or the visual amenity of the surrounding area. I therefore do not consider that there are sustainable grounds upon which to recommend refusal of the application.”
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has approached Cashino for comment.
The planning committee meeting will be held on June 18 at 11am and can be viewed at: civico.net/birmingham


birminghammail--2020-06-11--Teenager stabbed in the face at New Street Station

A teenager was left covered in blood after being stabbed in the face at a city train station .
Shaken Christian Fiander , 18 , needed 16 stitches to close the gaping wound near his eye after he was allegedly pounced upon at New Street Station on Wednesday , June 10 .
He had been making his way home to Bordesley Green at around 4pm when he was ambushed and attacked with a knife .
He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for the severe wound to his face .
Christian told BirminghamLive : `` I 'd just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was heading home to Bordesley Green .
All of a sudden a guy came out of nowhere with a bottle or knife .
`` My vision went blurred and I looked at my reflection , I was in shock .
`` I started shouting for help but not a single person stopped for me .
I collapsed and threw up and I do n't remember much after that until I got to hospital .
`` I was taken to the Queen Elizabeth , the nurses were fantastic .
My sister left work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital to see me but was n't able to come in because of coronavirus .
`` I was there for hours and had 16 stitches to my face .
After that , I was taken to the police station to give a statement .
The police were brilliant . ''
`` I 've just got no idea why it happened .
It all went by in a flash , '' he added .
`` I thought I was safer going out during lockdown when there were less people about , evidently not .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent to the incident .
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`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both with injuries not believed to be life threatening . ''
British Transport Police confirmed they were called to Birmingham New Street Station following reports of an assault .
*A 41-year-old man , of no fixed address , has since been charged with causing grievous bodily harm , possessing a class B drug and possessing a bladed article .
He has been remanded in custody .

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A teenager was left covered in blood after being stabbed in the face at a city train station.
Shaken Christian Fiander, 18, needed 16 stitches to close the gaping wound near his eye after he was allegedly pounced upon at New Street Station on Wednesday, June 10.
He had been making his way home to Bordesley Green at around 4pm when he was ambushed and attacked with a knife.
He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for the severe wound to his face.
Christian told BirminghamLive: "I'd just got off the train from Leamington Spa and was heading home to Bordesley Green. All of a sudden a guy came out of nowhere with a bottle or knife.
"My vision went blurred and I looked at my reflection, I was in shock.
"I started shouting for help but not a single person stopped for me. I collapsed and threw up and I don't remember much after that until I got to hospital.
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"I was taken to the Queen Elizabeth, the nurses were fantastic. My sister left work and came all the way to the hospital to see me but wasn't able to come in because of coronavirus.
"I was there for hours and had 16 stitches to my face. After that, I was taken to the police station to give a statement. The police were brilliant."
Christian is now back home recovering.
"I've just got no idea why it happened. It all went by in a flash," he added.
"I thought I was safer going out during lockdown when there were less people about, evidently not."
Two ambulances and a paramedic were sent to the incident.
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"We were called by British Transport Police at 4.11pm to reports of a stabbing," a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said.
"Two ambulances and a paramedic officer attended.
"Crews arrived to find two patients, both with injuries not believed to be life threatening."
British Transport Police confirmed they were called to Birmingham New Street Station following reports of an assault.
*A 41-year-old man, of no fixed address, has since been charged with causing grievous bodily harm, possessing a class B drug and possessing a bladed article. He has been remanded in custody.


birminghammail--2020-06-11--Osayi-Samuel handed transfer advice amid Albion interest

Bright Osayi-Samuel has been advised to remain at Queens Park Rangers for at least one more season , amid interest from West Brom and Leeds United .
Winger Osayi-Samuel has shone under Mark Warburton at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium this season , and that ’ s led to speculation linking him with moves to the top two clubs in the Championship .
Albion had an interest in the January transfer window , but they ultimately opted for Callum Robinson and Kamil Grosicki .
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Hoops assistant boss John Eustace , though , has suggested that the 22-year-old - who has six goals and eight assists to his name this term - would benefit from at least one more campaign in the capital .
Albion and Leeds , though , will hope to be in position where they can offer top flight football , should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Osayi-Samuel once the campaign ends .
“ If Bright has another season with us – and hopefully he will – then I think he ’ ll develop into a top player , ” Eustace told West London Sport .
“ If he ends up leaving , then fair enough , but I do think it would be good for him if he stays .
“ We don ’ t want to put too much pressure on the youngsters , but they have to go through the stage in their career where they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been doing that and has been terrific .
Both Bright and Ebere [ Eze ] have done really well .
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Bright Osayi-Samuel has been advised to remain at Queens Park Rangers for at least one more season, amid interest from West Brom and Leeds United.
Winger Osayi-Samuel has shone under Mark Warburton at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium this season, and that’s led to speculation linking him with moves to the top two clubs in the Championship.
Albion had an interest in the January transfer window, but they ultimately opted for Callum Robinson and Kamil Grosicki.
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Osayi-Samuel, formerly of Blackpool, has a contract that runs until the summer of 2021, but interest is expected in the coming transfer window.
Hoops assistant boss John Eustace, though, has suggested that the 22-year-old - who has six goals and eight assists to his name this term - would benefit from at least one more campaign in the capital.
Albion and Leeds, though, will hope to be in position where they can offer top flight football, should they decide to firm up their interest in Osayi-Samuel once the campaign ends.
“If Bright has another season with us – and hopefully he will – then I think he’ll develop into a top player,” Eustace told West London Sport. “If he ends up leaving, then fair enough, but I do think it would be good for him if he stays.
“It’s been a gradual process with Bright.
“We don’t want to put too much pressure on the youngsters, but they have to go through the stage in their career where they’re developing.
“Bright has been doing that and has been terrific. Both Bright and Ebere [Eze] have done really well.”


birminghammail--2020-06-11--200 object to 5G mast proposed near Northfield school

A controversial proposal for a 5G mast which has received more than 200 objections is set to go before councillors next week .
Network provider Three has put forward plans to place a 20m-tall monopole in Bristol Road South , Northfield , near the Meadows Primary School .
The mast is part of the roll out of Three ’ s 5G network across the UK , which aims to be faster and carry more data but requires new masts to fill in gaps in coverage .
But the proposal sparked a furious response from residents , who launched an online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Northfield ward member Cllr Olly Armstrong ( Lab ) .
The petition raises dual concerns about that the mast would be an eyesore and potentially cause health problems , although there is broad agreement among science and medical experts that the technology is safe .
The petition states : “ There are already a number of international health concerns about masts in close proximity to dwellings and primary schools .
“ Add to that the eyesore it will become and its affect on property prices , then you have all the ingredients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people ’ s lives.
” The petition also records concerns about transparency and a lack of consultation by the applicant and city council .
The monopole is considered a permitted development under planning law , meaning councillors will only consider whether prior approval is required for the location and design of the mast .
The planning officer who wrote a report to the committee said the proposal is “ acceptable in this location ” and that “ no prior approval is required ” .
He said the mast “ would meet the standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection ] for public exposure ” and is “ acceptable on the grounds of public health ” .
The officer said : “ The telecommunications equipment would not result in any excessive visual clutter within the street .
“ The proposal would not have a harmful impact upon the visual quality of the wider street scene and therefore there are no grounds upon which to resist such a development .
“ I note the concerns have raised with regards to the proposals impact upon surrounding property prices and making business premises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not constitute material planning considerations and therefore have no bearing in the determination of this application.
” Three has previously said 5G is “ no different to any other mobile technology ” and the company ensures “ no harmful levels of radiation are emitted ” .
A number of masts have been attacked by arsonists in the West Midlands since the start of the coronavirus crisis amid false claims linking 5G technology to the spread of Covid-19 - which have been debunked by scientists and doctors as conspiracy theories .
The planning committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 11am and can be viewed at : civico.net/birmingham

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A controversial proposal for a 5G mast which has received more than 200 objections is set to go before councillors next week.
Network provider Three has put forward plans to place a 20m-tall monopole in Bristol Road South, Northfield, near the Meadows Primary School.
The mast is part of the roll out of Three’s 5G network across the UK, which aims to be faster and carry more data but requires new masts to fill in gaps in coverage.
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But the proposal sparked a furious response from residents, who launched an online petition which gained signatures from 204 people including Northfield ward member Cllr Olly Armstrong (Lab).
The petition raises dual concerns about that the mast would be an eyesore and potentially cause health problems, although there is broad agreement among science and medical experts that the technology is safe.
The petition states: “There are already a number of international health concerns about masts in close proximity to dwellings and primary schools.
“Add to that the eyesore it will become and its affect on property prices, then you have all the ingredients for an ill-conceived proposal that affects many people’s lives.”
The petition also records concerns about transparency and a lack of consultation by the applicant and city council.
The monopole is considered a permitted development under planning law, meaning councillors will only consider whether prior approval is required for the location and design of the mast.
The planning officer who wrote a report to the committee said the proposal is “acceptable in this location” and that “no prior approval is required”.
He said the mast “would meet the standards of the ICNIRP [International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection] for public exposure” and is “acceptable on the grounds of public health”.
The officer said: “The telecommunications equipment would not result in any excessive visual clutter within the street.
“The proposal would not have a harmful impact upon the visual quality of the wider street scene and therefore there are no grounds upon which to resist such a development.
“I note the concerns have raised with regards to the proposals impact upon surrounding property prices and making business premises less desirable.
“These concerns do not constitute material planning considerations and therefore have no bearing in the determination of this application.”
Three has previously said 5G is “no different to any other mobile technology” and the company ensures “no harmful levels of radiation are emitted”.
A number of masts have been attacked by arsonists in the West Midlands since the start of the coronavirus crisis amid false claims linking 5G technology to the spread of Covid-19 - which have been debunked by scientists and doctors as conspiracy theories.
The planning committee meeting will be held on June 18 at 11am and can be viewed at: civico.net/birmingham


birminghammail--2020-06-11--These intu Merry Hill shops will be open next week

A host of big brand stores will reopen at intu Merry Hill next week .
HMV , Primark and Pandora are just some of the shops that will pull up the shutters for the first time since the UK-wide lockdown was enforced at the end of March The Brierley Hill shopping centre has remained partially open throughout , although only a handful of retailers , stocking essential items , continued to trade .
However as non-essential shops have been given the green light to reopen , many more will be joining them from Monday , June 15 .
Matthew Roberts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We are looking forward to welcoming more visitors back to intu Merry Hill and our other centres from June 15 in line with Government guidance .
`` Our centres have and will always be at the heart of their local communities .
intu supports around 3 per cent of all retail jobs in the UK and our centres are home to some of the biggest and best brands , so we are doing everything we can to make them safe places to visit and work .
“ We know we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visits our centres whether for work or to shop will play their part in keeping themselves and each other safe by following the official guidelines , and the instructions and safety information provided by our teams .
“ Whilst the experience for everyone that visits intu Merry Hill will be different to normal , our teams will be on hand to deliver that warm welcome our centres have become known for.
” Here is a full list of the shops that will be open from Monday , June 15 : Two by Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening times with each individual store before setting off .
Access to the centre is currently only available via the entrances by the bus station , Next and M & S and Argos .

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A host of big brand stores will reopen at intu Merry Hill next week.
HMV, Primark and Pandora are just some of the shops that will pull up the shutters for the first time since the UK-wide lockdown was enforced at the end of March
(Image: Intu Merry Hill)
The Brierley Hill shopping centre has remained partially open throughout, although only a handful of retailers, stocking essential items, continued to trade.
However as non-essential shops have been given the green light to reopen, many more will be joining them from Monday, June 15.
Matthew Roberts, chief executive of intu, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming more visitors back to intu Merry Hill and our other centres from June 15 in line with Government guidance.
"Our centres have and will always be at the heart of their local communities. intu supports around 3 per cent of all retail jobs in the UK and our centres are home to some of the biggest and best brands, so we are doing everything we can to make them safe places to visit and work.
“We know we cannot do this alone and everyone who visits our centres whether for work or to shop will play their part in keeping themselves and each other safe by following the official guidelines, and the instructions and safety information provided by our teams.
“Whilst the experience for everyone that visits intu Merry Hill will be different to normal, our teams will be on hand to deliver that warm welcome our centres have become known for.”
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Here is a full list of the shops that will be open from Monday, June 15:
Asda
Ann Summers
B&M
Bag Magic
Beaverbrooks
Beleaf
Bodycare
Boots
Card Stop
Carpetright
Coventry Building Society
Deichmann
DFS
Diffusion
Estilo
F Hinds
Flannels
Footasylum
Foot Locker
Game
Goldsmiths
Groves
H20 Car Valet
HMV
Halfords
Halifax
Hobbycraft
Holland and Barrett
Home Bargains
Homesense
Hotel Chocolat
H Samuel
Iceland
Jack & Jones
JD Sports
Kelly's of Cornwall
KFC (drive thru)
Krispy Kreme
LUKE
Lush
M&S Food Hall
Matalan
McDonald's (drive thru)
Metro Bank
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Mobile Booth
Mobilise
Nationwide
NatWest
NCF Living
Next
One Below
Pandora
Peacocks
Pets at Home
Phone Booth (upper mall near Five Guys)
Poundland
Primark
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Quiz
River Island
Santander
Savers
Sense Aroma (lower mall near Mango)
Scotts
Shake Delight
Shoe Zone
Skechers
Sports Direct
Stylo
Subway (lower mall)
Superdrug
Superdry
Tea Cake Heaven (lower mall near Disney Store)
TH Baker
The Entertainer
The Flower Girl (lower mall near Lush)
The Range
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The Works
Triple Two
TSB
Twenty9
Two by Two
Vision Express
Vodafone
Watch Station
Waterstones
Whitewall Galleries
West Brom Building Society
Wren Kitchens
Yankee Store
Yours Clothing
Customers are urged to check the latest opening times with each individual store before setting off.
Access to the centre is currently only available via the entrances by the bus station, Next and M&S and Argos.


birminghammail--2020-06-11--Premier League make Aston Villa vs Sheffield United refereeing decision

A big decision has been made ahead of Aston Villa vs Sheffield United by the Premier League , who have decided on the figures who will officiate the first top tier game since Mid-March .
Villa host the Blades at Villa Park at 6pm on June 17 in the very first Project Restart fixture - and the Premier League has elected the officiating team for the match .
Two teams are needed for 19/20 fixtures , owing to the officials who will be needed to oversee video assistant referee decisions from a remote location .
Michael Oliver has been chosen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , assisted by Stuart Burt , Simon Bennett and Chris Kavanagh .
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He also oversaw the Villans ' four-one loss to Leicester City , and was their last referee as well , officiating a four-nil loss in March before the footballing calendar was suspended .
The only Blades fixture Oliver has worked on happened back in January , as Chris Wilder led his side to a one-nil victory .
While there is no guarantee of an easy ride with any referee - and the decision wo n't truly have meaning until during the match - it 's a very real sign that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa .

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Villa host the Blades at Villa Park at 6pm on June 17 in the very first Project Restart fixture - and the Premier League has elected the officiating team for the match.
Two teams are needed for 19/20 fixtures, owing to the officials who will be needed to oversee video assistant referee decisions from a remote location.
Michael Oliver has been chosen to referee the fixture on the ground, assisted by Stuart Burt, Simon Bennett and Chris Kavanagh.
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Backing him up will be Paul Tierney who will lead VAR for the game, while his own assistant is Constantine Hatzidakis.
Oliver has worked four Champions League games and twenty-three top tier fixtures this season - including Villa's first home win of the season, against Everton, as well as a New Year's Day victory over Burnley.
He also oversaw the Villans' four-one loss to Leicester City, and was their last referee as well, officiating a four-nil loss in March before the footballing calendar was suspended.
The only Blades fixture Oliver has worked on happened back in January, as Chris Wilder led his side to a one-nil victory.
While there is no guarantee of an easy ride with any referee - and the decision won't truly have meaning until during the match - it's a very real sign that football is on its way back for Villa.


birminghammail--2020-06-11--Former drug dealer has £24k seized after mystery cash deposits

Multiple high value cash bank deposits by a former Worcestershire drug dealer alerted police and led to them seizing thousands of pounds from his accounts .
Kieran Harris , 26 , of no fixed abode , but based in Worcester , has had to forfeit £24,733.94 from three NatWest accounts after police noticed ‘ suspicious activity ’ .
The account forfeiture orders , made at Worcester Magistrates ’ Court last Friday ( June 7 ) , were a first for the West Mercia Police force .
Evidence confirmed that the accounts had been receiving ‘ multiple , regular , high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which Harris claimed came from being a self-employed hairdresser .
However , police said no business-related spending was evident on the accounts and enquiries with Her Majesty ’ s Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) confirmed that Harris had declared no such self-employment and had minimal income from direct employment .
Police said they discovered Harris had also been in receipt of benefits , which he had paid in to a further account held with another bank .
Harris failed to provide any evidence of a legitimate source of these ‘ suspicious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The money was thought to be ‘ derived from crime ’ or ‘ intended for use in crime ’ .
In addition , Harris was found to have previously been subject of a cash forfeiture order and was also found to have relevant previous convictions .
Harris had previously had to forfeit £8,186.40 cash in November 2015 following an arrest in January that year , on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and possession with intent to supply controlled drugs .
The cash was found along with cocaine and heroin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box in Birmingham , which was discovered to hold further cash .
In July that year Harris was convicted of dealing cocaine and heroin .
He was jailed for 16 months Police said Harris has 19 previous convictions between 2009 and 2018 .
Detective Inspector Emma Wright of West Mercia Police ’ s economic crime unit said : “ The granting of these orders shows that those who attempt to hide the proceeds of crime within bank accounts will have those funds removed from them .
“ These are the first account forfeiture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a powerful tool in the fight against criminal finances .
“ In this case , Harris clearly had suspicious activity on his bank accounts , he failed to provide proof that those funds were earned legitimately and had a history of convictions for drugs supply .
“ The court was satisfied , on the balance of probabilities that the funds in his accounts were derived from crime or were intended for use in crime .
“ This case demonstrates that even where a person is not convicted of offences in relation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be taken to remove the proceeds of crime and disrupt them .
“ The funds recovered go back into funding law enforcement via a Home Office scheme ; with half of the monies recovered coming directly back to West Mercia Police to further the fight against economic crime .
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Multiple high value cash bank deposits by a former Worcestershire drug dealer alerted police and led to them seizing thousands of pounds from his accounts.
Kieran Harris, 26, of no fixed abode, but based in Worcester, has had to forfeit £24,733.94 from three NatWest accounts after police noticed ‘suspicious activity’. The account forfeiture orders, made at Worcester Magistrates’ Court last Friday (June 7), were a first for the West Mercia Police force.
Evidence confirmed that the accounts had been receiving ‘multiple, regular, high value cash deposits for many months’, which Harris claimed came from being a self-employed hairdresser.
However, police said no business-related spending was evident on the accounts and enquiries with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that Harris had declared no such self-employment and had minimal income from direct employment.
Police said they discovered Harris had also been in receipt of benefits, which he had paid in to a further account held with another bank. Harris failed to provide any evidence of a legitimate source of these ‘suspicious credits and the resulting account balances’. The money was thought to be ‘derived from crime’ or ‘intended for use in crime’.
In addition, Harris was found to have previously been subject of a cash forfeiture order and was also found to have relevant previous convictions.
Harris had previously had to forfeit £8,186.40 cash in November 2015 following an arrest in January that year, on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and possession with intent to supply controlled drugs.
The cash was found along with cocaine and heroin and the keys to a safety deposit box in Birmingham, which was discovered to hold further cash.
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In July that year Harris was convicted of dealing cocaine and heroin. He was jailed for 16 months Police said Harris has 19 previous convictions between 2009 and 2018.
Detective Inspector Emma Wright of West Mercia Police’s economic crime unit said: “The granting of these orders shows that those who attempt to hide the proceeds of crime within bank accounts will have those funds removed from them.
“These are the first account forfeiture orders for West Mercia Police and they are a powerful tool in the fight against criminal finances.
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“In this case, Harris clearly had suspicious activity on his bank accounts, he failed to provide proof that those funds were earned legitimately and had a history of convictions for drugs supply.
“The court was satisfied, on the balance of probabilities that the funds in his accounts were derived from crime or were intended for use in crime.
“This case demonstrates that even where a person is not convicted of offences in relation to the suspect monies, action can still be taken to remove the proceeds of crime and disrupt them.
“The funds recovered go back into funding law enforcement via a Home Office scheme; with half of the monies recovered coming directly back to West Mercia Police to further the fight against economic crime.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Watch - Road closed after lorry crash

Watch - Road closed after lorry crash

One person was cut free and four people were being examined after a lorry crash left a road closed .
Emergency services raced to the scene on Bentley Lane , Walsall , at 10.22am today , Friday , June 12 .
Four people were being assessed by medics after the lorry collided with a car .
Diversions were in place as the emergency services dealt with the incident .
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We got a call at 10.22am .
We sent two fire engines from Walsall , so a total of ten firefighters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The incident involved a car and a lorry in collision in the roadway .
It looks like a bus stop was hit during the incident .
We used cutting equipment to remove a person from a vehicle . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called by the fire service at 10.25am to reports of a two-vehicle collision .
We sent three ambulances , a paramedic officer and the Midlands air ambulance critical care car .
`` On arrival we discovered a car and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are assessing a man , who is the driver of the lorry , and three patients from a car as well .

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One person was cut free and four people were being examined after a lorry crash left a road closed.
Emergency services raced to the scene on Bentley Lane, Walsall, at 10.22am today, Friday, June 12.
Four people were being assessed by medics after the lorry collided with a car.
Diversions were in place as the emergency services dealt with the incident.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We got a call at 10.22am. We sent two fire engines from Walsall, so a total of ten firefighters. We are still at the scene.
"The incident involved a car and a lorry in collision in the roadway. It looks like a bus stop was hit during the incident. We used cutting equipment to remove a person from a vehicle."
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called by the fire service at 10.25am to reports of a two-vehicle collision. We sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands air ambulance critical care car.
"On arrival we discovered a car and a truck that had been in collision. We are assessing a man, who is the driver of the lorry, and three patients from a car as well.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Eamonn Holmes' awkward race question to Oti has This Morning fans cringing

This is the moment Eamonn Holmes left This Morning viewers cringeing over an awkward question to Oti Mabuse .
Oti , a star of Strictly Come Dancing , was on the show in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement .
The BLM movement has sparked worldwide protests after the tragic death of George Floyd , a black man in Minneapolis .
His death - which came after a police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes - sparked global demonstrations .
As many as 4,000 people flocked to Birmingham 's Centenary Square last week to peacefully protest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This Morning , Eamonn , who was presenting with wife Ruth Langsford , welcomed Oti onto the show .
Oti appeared opposite Eamonn , who stepped in for Ruth to replace Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield .
Eamonn was left red-faced , though , after saying : `` What about the events of the past week and how they would impact you and what you are feeling about it ? ''
Eamonn added : `` I 've been talking to a lot of black friends and one of the most poignant things a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Eamonn , but it does n't really matter what I think about it , I have to tell my children one day this will affect them . '
'' Eamonn continued : `` We as white people , we can sit and say we are liberal and very accepting and not racist and whatever but we do not have to wear your skin .
`` What is it like to wear your skin ? ''
This Morning viewers reacted with a mixture of confusion and cringe over the awkward phrasing of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Gordon Ramsay shaking his head .
A third , meanwhile , posted a string of embarrassed emojis .

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This is the moment Eamonn Holmes left This Morning viewers cringeing over an awkward question to Oti Mabuse.
Oti, a star of Strictly Come Dancing, was on the show in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The BLM movement has sparked worldwide protests after the tragic death of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis.
His death - which came after a police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes - sparked global demonstrations.
As many as 4,000 people flocked to Birmingham's Centenary Square last week to peacefully protest.
And on Friday's instalment of This Morning, Eamonn, who was presenting with wife Ruth Langsford, welcomed Oti onto the show.
Oti appeared opposite Eamonn, who stepped in for Ruth to replace Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Eamonn was left red-faced, though, after saying: "What about the events of the past week and how they would impact you and what you are feeling about it?"
Eamonn added: "I've been talking to a lot of black friends and one of the most poignant things a female friend of mine said was 'yes, Eamonn, but it doesn't really matter what I think about it, I have to tell my children one day this will affect them.'"
Eamonn continued: "We as white people, we can sit and say we are liberal and very accepting and not racist and whatever but we do not have to wear your skin.
"What is it like to wear your skin?"
This Morning viewers reacted with a mixture of confusion and cringe over the awkward phrasing of the question.
One tweeted: "Bye bye".
A second posted a GIF of Gordon Ramsay shaking his head.
A third, meanwhile, posted a string of embarrassed emojis.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Loris Karius speaks out amid claims Wolves deal was agreed

Liverpool keeper Loris Karius has admitted it would make ‘ no sense ’ to join another Premier League team , only to be a number two .
The German ’ s future at Anfield is up in the air , with conflicting reports about whether he will depart the club this summer .
Karius hasn ’ t played a competitive fixture for the Reds since the 2018 Champions League final defeat , which saw him make two glaring , infamous errors .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since then he has spent two years on-loan with Besiktas , cancelling his most recent agreement due to a wage dispute .
Whilst in Turey , the 26-year-old emerged as a reported target for Wolves , with deputy keeper John Ruddy ’ s contract set to expire .
Reports in Turkey went as far to say a deal had been agreed with the club ahead of the window opening at the end of the season .
That proved to be premature , with Ruddy signing a one-year extension to remain as Rui Patricio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karius , who has two years left on his Liverpool deal , has revealed he would only leave Merseyside , if there was a guarantee of first-team football – something which Wolves will have never been able to offer .
“ Of course I have to play if I should actually change clubs , ” he told transfermarkt .
“ It makes no sense to say : I 'm leaving Liverpool for a worse club , and I 'm only number two there .
But I 'm not in a pressure situation at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change .
“ I can accelerate in training at Liverpool .
As the second goalkeeper in England you know that you get your chances .
I am currently at the best club in the world , play for titles , have the highest level around me every day in training .
I am fully aware that I am in a good position to be in Liverpool .
I have great conditions there.
” In recent days Wolves have been linked with a swoop for Aston Villa youngster Matija Sarkic .
The youngster ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa at the end of the month and Wolves have already opened talks with the hope of bringing him acorss the Midlands .

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The German’s future at Anfield is up in the air, with conflicting reports about whether he will depart the club this summer.
Karius hasn’t played a competitive fixture for the Reds since the 2018 Champions League final defeat, which saw him make two glaring, infamous errors.
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Since then he has spent two years on-loan with Besiktas, cancelling his most recent agreement due to a wage dispute.
Whilst in Turey, the 26-year-old emerged as a reported target for Wolves, with deputy keeper John Ruddy’s contract set to expire.
Reports in Turkey went as far to say a deal had been agreed with the club ahead of the window opening at the end of the season.
That proved to be premature, with Ruddy signing a one-year extension to remain as Rui Patricio’s understudy at Molineux.
And Karius, who has two years left on his Liverpool deal, has revealed he would only leave Merseyside, if there was a guarantee of first-team football – something which Wolves will have never been able to offer.
“Of course I have to play if I should actually change clubs,” he told transfermarkt.
“It makes no sense to say: I'm leaving Liverpool for a worse club, and I'm only number two there. But I'm not in a pressure situation at all, I don't have to change.
“I can accelerate in training at Liverpool. As the second goalkeeper in England you know that you get your chances. I am currently at the best club in the world, play for titles, have the highest level around me every day in training. I am fully aware that I am in a good position to be in Liverpool. I have great conditions there.”
In recent days Wolves have been linked with a swoop for Aston Villa youngster Matija Sarkic. The youngster’s deal is set to expire with Villa at the end of the month and Wolves have already opened talks with the hope of bringing him acorss the Midlands.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--New pavement warnings ahead of shops reopening

A busy high street in the city has been marked with social distancing warnings as shops prepare to reopen from the start of next week .
Highways officers have stained the pavements on Erdington High Street with bright yellow lines to help shoppers maintain a two-metre distance from one another .
The measures , previewed in new photos , were specifically implemented in the suburb after a request from Birmingham City Council .
They demonstrate the guidance from the Government , while also offering lines to stand on while queuing for shops .
The alteration to the pavement comes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers from Monday , June 15 .
And it 's just one of many changes made to the way we shop across Birmingham as the Covid-19 lockdown eases through summer .
The Bullring has announced there will be constant monitoring of footfall to ensure there aren ’ t too many people in the centre at any one time which may mean queuing to get into the centre as well as queuing to get in to actual stores .
But in some ways it will be less stressful with a clear one way system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intu Merry Hill .
Other measures include one-way systems , floor stickers and staff training to ensure visitors stay socially distanced .
Meanwhile John Lewis has said that fitting rooms will remain closed until further notice .
Returned stock will be separated from other items for 72 hours - in line with government guidance .
The giant jumble sale image of Primark will be no more when it reopens - thanks to a `` strict social distancing protocol , with limited number of shoppers allowed in and increased in store cleaning . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ much as your arms can carry into the changing rooms - due to fears of contamination .

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A busy high street in the city has been marked with social distancing warnings as shops prepare to reopen from the start of next week.
Highways officers have stained the pavements on Erdington High Street with bright yellow lines to help shoppers maintain a two-metre distance from one another.
The measures, previewed in new photos, were specifically implemented in the suburb after a request from Birmingham City Council.
They demonstrate the guidance from the Government, while also offering lines to stand on while queuing for shops.
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The alteration to the pavement comes as the shops prepare to welcome back socially-distanced customers from Monday, June 15.
And it's just one of many changes made to the way we shop across Birmingham as the Covid-19 lockdown eases through summer.
The Bullring has announced there will be constant monitoring of footfall to ensure there aren’t too many people in the centre at any one time which may mean queuing to get into the centre as well as queuing to get in to actual stores.
But in some ways it will be less stressful with a clear one way system.
Similar measures will be introduced at intu Merry Hill. Other measures include one-way systems, floor stickers and staff training to ensure visitors stay socially distanced.
Meanwhile John Lewis has said that fitting rooms will remain closed until further notice. Returned stock will be separated from other items for 72 hours - in line with government guidance.
The giant jumble sale image of Primark will be no more when it reopens - thanks to a "strict social distancing protocol, with limited number of shoppers allowed in and increased in store cleaning."
There will be no more grabbing as much as your arms can carry into the changing rooms - due to fears of contamination.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Wedding erupts in brawl after bride's brother glasses groom's cousin

A family saw a glorious occasion 'ruined ' in Wales after a wedding descended into a farcical brawl - which saw the bride 's brother glass the groom 's cousin .
The melee , which erupted across the border , erupted in the midst of a row over drugs , it has emerged in court .
Our colleagues at WalesOnline have reported how a cocaine row led to the astonishing scenes , which left a wedding `` ruined '' .
It resulted in a brawl involving half a dozen other people , our colleagues report .
Tom Scapens , prosecuting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident took place at the Oldwalls wedding venue on Gower on August 25 last year .
A cousin of the groom , Matthew Oliver , went to toilets where he encountered the bride 's brother , Joseph Michael Peckham , a court heard .
Mr Oliver thought 24-year-old Peckham was consuming drugs in the lavatories , and confronted him about it .
But the defendant `` strongly rebuked '' him , and told him to get lost .
Mr Scapens said Mr Oliver thought that was an end to the matter but during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peckham and `` other males he recruited '' began goading him , and trying to get him to fight them .
Around 9.30pm the victim was outside having a cigarette when Peckham went up to him - he was described as `` egging him on '' and trying to provoke a fight .
The court heard Mr Oliver approached another guest called Paul Hunter who he believed may be able to defuse the situation - but Mr Hunter was in fact a friend and colleague of the defendant , and instead of trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the floor .
Mr Scapens said Mr Oliver got back to his feet and punched his assailant .
The prosecutor said Peckham saw what was going on and walked towards his victim then , `` with an over-arm motion '' threw the pint glass he was holding at his victim 's head .
At this point a number of other people got involved in the fracas , and security staff had to intervene .
The court heard the parties were separated but then Peckham ran at his victim and threw a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately five other males '' getting involved .
Mr Oliver was subsequently taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where a `` small , irregular cut '' to the side of his neck was cleaned and glued by medics .
In his subsequent interview Peckham denied the allegations , and said his victim was lying .
Peckham , of The Farthings , Pontprennau , Cardiff , had previously pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm when he appeared in the dock for sentencing .
The court heard he has no previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said the incident had been wholly out of character for his client , and that his actions had `` effectively ruined '' his sister 's wedding .
He said the defendant had had to `` explain to his mother he was on drugs '' , and `` bear the shame and repercussions '' of what he did .
The advocate said Peckham was a supervisor in the business ran by his brother-in-law - the groom at the wedding - and `` it says a lot for his work that they are standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecuted had been a `` salutary experience '' for the defendant , who had refrained from taking drugs since the wedding incident .
Judge Catherine Richards told Peckam he had behaved in an `` aggressive and thuggish manner '' on the day in question , though she accepted he was genuinely remorseful for what he had done .
She said she had no doubt `` the impact of what you did in your sister 's wedding would have been spelled out to you by others '' , and the fact the defendant was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time of the assault was a seriously aggravating factor .
Giving Peckham credit for his guilty plea the judge sentenced him to 13 months prison suspended for 12 months , with 200 hours of unpaid work .
Peckham must also pay his victim £500 compensation , and £300 towards the costs of his prosecution .
The judge reminded the defendant of his future conduct - adding that using controlled drugs was a criminal offence and would be considered a breach of a his suspended sentence if caught using them again in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hunter had accepted a police caution for his assault on Mr Oliver prior to the glassing .

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A family saw a glorious occasion 'ruined' in Wales after a wedding descended into a farcical brawl - which saw the bride's brother glass the groom's cousin.
The melee, which erupted across the border, erupted in the midst of a row over drugs, it has emerged in court.
Our colleagues at WalesOnline have reported how a cocaine row led to the astonishing scenes, which left a wedding "ruined".
It resulted in a brawl involving half a dozen other people, our colleagues report.
Tom Scapens, prosecuting at Swansea Crown Couty, said the incident took place at the Oldwalls wedding venue on Gower on August 25 last year.
A cousin of the groom, Matthew Oliver, went to toilets where he encountered the bride's brother, Joseph Michael Peckham, a court heard.
Mr Oliver thought 24-year-old Peckham was consuming drugs in the lavatories, and confronted him about it.
But the defendant "strongly rebuked" him, and told him to get lost.
Mr Scapens said Mr Oliver thought that was an end to the matter but during the course of the afternoon and evening Peckham and "other males he recruited" began goading him, and trying to get him to fight them.
Around 9.30pm the victim was outside having a cigarette when Peckham went up to him - he was described as "egging him on" and trying to provoke a fight.
The court heard Mr Oliver approached another guest called Paul Hunter who he believed may be able to defuse the situation - but Mr Hunter was in fact a friend and colleague of the defendant, and instead of trying to intervene he threw the victim to the floor. Mr Scapens said Mr Oliver got back to his feet and punched his assailant.
The prosecutor said Peckham saw what was going on and walked towards his victim then, "with an over-arm motion" threw the pint glass he was holding at his victim's head.
At this point a number of other people got involved in the fracas, and security staff had to intervene.
The court heard the parties were separated but then Peckham ran at his victim and threw a number of punches. Another disturbance ensued with "approximately five other males" getting involved.
Mr Oliver was subsequently taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where a "small, irregular cut" to the side of his neck was cleaned and glued by medics.
In his subsequent interview Peckham denied the allegations, and said his victim was lying.
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Peckham, of The Farthings, Pontprennau, Cardiff, had previously pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm when he appeared in the dock for sentencing.
The court heard he has no previous convitions.
Adam Sharpe, for Peckham, said the incident had been wholly out of character for his client, and that his actions had "effectively ruined" his sister's wedding.
He said the defendant had had to "explain to his mother he was on drugs", and "bear the shame and repercussions" of what he did.
The advocate said Peckham was a supervisor in the business ran by his brother-in-law - the groom at the wedding - and "it says a lot for his work that they are standing by him".
He said being prosecuted had been a "salutary experience" for the defendant, who had refrained from taking drugs since the wedding incident.
Judge Catherine Richards told Peckam he had behaved in an "aggressive and thuggish manner" on the day in question, though she accepted he was genuinely remorseful for what he had done.
She said she had no doubt "the impact of what you did in your sister's wedding would have been spelled out to you by others", and the fact the defendant was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time of the assault was a seriously aggravating factor.
Giving Peckham credit for his guilty plea the judge sentenced him to 13 months prison suspended for 12 months, with 200 hours of unpaid work. Peckham must also pay his victim £500 compensation, and £300 towards the costs of his prosecution.
The judge reminded the defendant of his future conduct - adding that using controlled drugs was a criminal offence and would be considered a breach of a his suspended sentence if caught using them again in the future.
The court also heard Mr Hunter had accepted a police caution for his assault on Mr Oliver prior to the glassing.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Eamonn Holmes dramatically halts This Morning to demand silence

This is the moment Eamonn Holmes demanded silence from the This Morning crew and wife Ruth Langsford on today 's show .
The Irish presenter was left demanding everybody in the vicinity be quiet in the ITV studio as he presented the daytime TV favourite on Friday .
Eamonn stepped in alongside his partner to present the show in the absence of Holly Willoughby and her co-host Phil Schofield .
And Eamonn was reading correspondence from viewers after he revealed his battle with a bad tooth over the recent weeks .
Eamonn began on one letter , saying : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Eamonn then continued : `` Amanda says : `` Eamonn ... '' '' before the presenter stopped to address the crew .
`` Cut that music for a start , Ben .
Right .
This is serious .
Shush , '' Eamonn said , as the This Morning theme tune was dramatically cut by producers .
Eamonn added : `` I 'm just going to say this now .
These are the wrong glasses , these are my distance glasses . ''
When Ruth offered to read it for him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says 'Eamonn you are incredibly brave with your tooth .
It 's a horrid thing to have gone through .
`` I just do n't think Ruth and Alison are taking the pain you went through seriously .
I appreciate you as do all the This Morning viewers . ''
Eamonn rounded off his speech by thanking Amanda for her gesture .

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This is the moment Eamonn Holmes demanded silence from the This Morning crew and wife Ruth Langsford on today's show.
The Irish presenter was left demanding everybody in the vicinity be quiet in the ITV studio as he presented the daytime TV favourite on Friday.
Eamonn stepped in alongside his partner to present the show in the absence of Holly Willoughby and her co-host Phil Schofield.
And Eamonn was reading correspondence from viewers after he revealed his battle with a bad tooth over the recent weeks.
Eamonn began on one letter, saying: "Amanda Punter, thank you Amanda Punter."
Eamonn then continued: "Amanda says: "Eamonn..."" before the presenter stopped to address the crew.
"Cut that music for a start, Ben. Right. This is serious. Shush," Eamonn said, as the This Morning theme tune was dramatically cut by producers.
Eamonn added: "I'm just going to say this now. These are the wrong glasses, these are my distance glasses."
When Ruth offered to read it for him, Eamonn ploughed on undeterred: "Amanda says 'Eamonn you are incredibly brave with your tooth. It's a horrid thing to have gone through.
"I just don't think Ruth and Alison are taking the pain you went through seriously. I appreciate you as do all the This Morning viewers."
Eamonn rounded off his speech by thanking Amanda for her gesture.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Lorraine Kelly berates Andi Peters over using 'vulgar' word live on air

This is the moment Lorraine Kelly scolded Andi Peters over his use of a `` vulgar '' word on Good Morning Britain today .
Lorraine , the TV presenter , was talking about how one of her show 's guests , Gyles Brandreth , dropped a naughty word during the show today .
Cutting to co-star Andi Peters , Lorraine said : `` Well done to Andi Peters .
Now look , Gyles Brandreth gave us a word earlier on .
Andi , I do n't want you to use that . ''
Lorraine ploughed on : `` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very naughty .
So I do n't want you to use it , OK ? ''
Andi was seen nodding his head and motioning to his lips , imitating zipping them up : `` Yes .
You wo n't .
Zipped up ! ''
Andi has been announcing the show 's competitions and how to enter , live from his shed at home .
He used the word `` gongoozler '' , which officially means `` a person who enjoys watching activity on the canals of the United Kingdom . ''
Lorraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her self-titled show on Monday , after enjoying a weekend off .
Viewers flocked to Twitter to discuss the word , with some baffled by its meaning - and plenty admitting they had never even heard of it before .

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This is the moment Lorraine Kelly scolded Andi Peters over his use of a "vulgar" word on Good Morning Britain today.
Lorraine, the TV presenter, was talking about how one of her show's guests, Gyles Brandreth, dropped a naughty word during the show today.
Cutting to co-star Andi Peters, Lorraine said: "Well done to Andi Peters. Now look, Gyles Brandreth gave us a word earlier on. Andi, I don't want you to use that."
Lorraine ploughed on: "We have had a few tweets and that word is very naughty. So I don't want you to use it, OK?"
Andi was seen nodding his head and motioning to his lips, imitating zipping them up: "Yes. You won't. Zipped up!"
Andi has been announcing the show's competitions and how to enter, live from his shed at home.
He used the word "gongoozler", which officially means "a person who enjoys watching activity on the canals of the United Kingdom."
Lorraine will be back on our screens presenting her self-titled show on Monday, after enjoying a weekend off.
Viewers flocked to Twitter to discuss the word, with some baffled by its meaning - and plenty admitting they had never even heard of it before.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Teenagers terrorised by dog in park robbery

Five youths have been arrested after a group of teenagers were robbed in Tipton .
The attack happened at a park on Elizabeth Road , at 3.45pm yesterday , Thursday , June 11 , after the thieves chased the group with a dog .
They snatched items such as phones , money and jewellery after using the dog to intimidate the teens .
Police later tracked down five youths , two aged 15 , two of 16 and a 17-year-old , who appeared to have the stolen goods in their possession .
All five were arrested on suspicion of robbery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , June 12 .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We are investigating after four teenagers were robbed of their property at a park on Elizabeth Road , Tipton at 3.45pm yesterday ( June 11 ) .
`` The teenagers were chased by another group with a dog , which was used to intimidate the boys to hand over property such as phones , money and jewellery .
`` Five teenagers , two aged 15 , two aged 16 and a 17-year-old , were later identified and found to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have been taken in the robbery .
`` They were all arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in police custody today ( June 12 ) . ''
Anyone with information can contact the police via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 .
Please quote log number 2936 of June 11 .

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Five youths have been arrested after a group of teenagers were robbed in Tipton.
The attack happened at a park on Elizabeth Road, at 3.45pm yesterday, Thursday, June 11, after the thieves chased the group with a dog.
They snatched items such as phones, money and jewellery after using the dog to intimidate the teens.
Police later tracked down five youths, two aged 15, two of 16 and a 17-year-old, who appeared to have the stolen goods in their possession.
All five were arrested on suspicion of robbery and remained in police custody today, Friday, June 12.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after four teenagers were robbed of their property at a park on Elizabeth Road, Tipton at 3.45pm yesterday (June 11).
"The teenagers were chased by another group with a dog, which was used to intimidate the boys to hand over property such as phones, money and jewellery.
"Five teenagers, two aged 15, two aged 16 and a 17-year-old, were later identified and found to be in possession of items that appear to have been taken in the robbery.
"They were all arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in police custody today (June 12)."
Anyone with information can contact the police via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101. Please quote log number 2936 of June 11.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Odds tumble on Lee Bowyer to become next Birmingham City boss

St Andrew 's favourite Lee Bowyer is the new favourite to succeed Pep Clotet as Birmingham City head coach .
It was announced on Monday that Clotet , 43 , will step down from his role at the end of the season to pursue opportunities elsewhere .
Clotet has been in charge at St Andrew 's for just one season after succeeding Garry Monk and boasts a record of 15 wins from 42 matches .
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Bowyer was priced at 8/1 on Tuesday with Chris Hughton as favourite but the former Blues midfielder has now emerged as the bookies ' frontrunner .
Neil Warnock is second on the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down at 6/1 .
Another ex-Blues player and coach , Lee Carsley , is also in the running at 8/1 .
Carsley enjoyed a stint as caretaker in 2017 but left the club after Steve Cotterill 's appointment .

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Robbie Fowler is the new favourite to become Birmingham City's next manager after he left Australian side Brisbane Roar.
The search for a successor to Pep Clotet has entered its third week with a number of names having been linked.
Clotet announced on June 8 that he will leave his role as head coach once the current season has come to an end.
Charlton Athletic manager and Carling Cup winner Lee Bowyer and former Blues boss Chris Hughton are among the options said to be under consideration, while Coventry City boss Mark Robins was linked over the weekend.
Hughton would be a popular choice but BirminghamLive understands he does not want to return at this stage.
Slavisa Jokanovic remains in the picture too and an approach for Rangers manager Steven Gerrard was reportedly turned down.
Fowler cut ties with A-League side Brisbane on Monday and the former Liverpool striker has shot to the top of the betting to take over at Blues.
“Robbie has not only provided stability but a refreshing injection of knowledge and insight into the Roar,” Brisbane’s deputy chairman Chris Fong said.
“We are disappointed that the global pandemic has impacted our plans together but completely understand that family comes first during these difficult times.”
Fowler, 45, took charge at Brisbane last April - his second managerial role following a stint as player-manager with Muangthong United in Thailand nine years ago.
After a slow start he had guided them to fourth in the league, winning ten of his 22 matches, before the pandemic shutdown.
Blues next manager odds (courtesy of SkyBet)
Robbie Fowler 5/2
Lee Carsley 3/1
Nigel Clough 4/1
Chris Hughton 9/2
Lee Bowyer 13/2
Steven Gerrard 7/1
Danny Buijs 8/1
Mark Robins 12/1
Slavisa Jokanovic 14/1
Gareth Ainsworth 16/1


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Fern Britton avoids This Morning reunion with Phil Schofield amid 'feud'

Fern Britton has appeared on This Morning today - but avoided a reunion , which would have been plenty awkward .
Fern and Phillip Schofield , a presenter on the ITV1 daytime programme , famously do not get on .
Today , the ITV1 daytime programme was hosted by Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford .
Ruth , who is a pal of Fern 's , welcomed the TV personality onto the show on Friday , June 12 , to discuss her new book .
And Fern was clearly at ease , appearing via video link to discuss her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been massively awkward had Schofe presented today 's show , with the pair enduring a long-running feud .
Rumours have swirled about the duo 's off-screen relationship for years , after Fern walked away from her £1.5m This Morning contract halfway through its run .
In 2009 , it was reported Fern felt This Morning prioritised Phil , and she was reported to have earned £250k less .
Phil revealed , four years later , the pair no longer spoke to one another .
And Fern just yesterday appeared on BBC Radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the feud once more .
She revealed she and Phil were colleagues at one stage but had not seen - nor spoken - for a long time .
Despite this , Fern 's former partner Phil Vickery remained a key part of This Morning as Phil presented alongside Holly Willoughby .

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Fern Britton has appeared on This Morning today - but avoided a reunion, which would have been plenty awkward.
Fern and Phillip Schofield, a presenter on the ITV1 daytime programme, famously do not get on.
Today, the ITV1 daytime programme was hosted by Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford.
Ruth, who is a pal of Fern's, welcomed the TV personality onto the show on Friday, June 12, to discuss her new book.
And Fern was clearly at ease, appearing via video link to discuss her career with Ruth.
But it could have been massively awkward had Schofe presented today's show, with the pair enduring a long-running feud.
Rumours have swirled about the duo's off-screen relationship for years, after Fern walked away from her £1.5m This Morning contract halfway through its run.
In 2009, it was reported Fern felt This Morning prioritised Phil, and she was reported to have earned £250k less.
Phil revealed, four years later, the pair no longer spoke to one another.
And Fern just yesterday appeared on BBC Radio Five Live, where she hinted at the feud once more.
She revealed she and Phil were colleagues at one stage but had not seen - nor spoken - for a long time.
Despite this, Fern's former partner Phil Vickery remained a key part of This Morning as Phil presented alongside Holly Willoughby.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--West Brom to rival Celtic for £15m striker transfer - reports

West Brom have joined the race for highly-sought after Peterborough striker Ivan Toney , according to reports .
A number of clubs have been credited with an interest in the forward , who netted 24 goals this season .
Celtic and Rangers have both been extensively linked with Toney , with chairman Barry Fry suggesting suitors will need to pay as much as £15m to secure his signature .
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But I have n't had any calls from either Rangers or Celtic , personally .
`` If they have any sense , they 'll pay us £15million to get him .
If they have n't any sense at all , then I wo n't be hearing from them . ''
The EFL ’ s decision to curtail the League One season means Peterborough will remain in the third tier next season and could be forced to cash in on their most prized asset .
And Football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will sanction a move for the prolific forward – regardless of the division Albion find themselves in next season .
West Brom splashed the cash on Kenneth Zohore last summer , but the former Cardiff City striker has failed to make an impact at the Hawthorns , with Hal Robson Kanu preffered to lead the line .
Fry admitted back in April that the Posh had no chance of keeping the former Newcastle United striker , if they didn ’ t win promotion .
`` It ’ s accepted we have no chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t get promoted this season , '' Fry told the Peterborough Telegraph .
“ And that ’ s fair enough .
Ivan has been here for two seasons .
He scored 23 goals last season and if we ever start playing again he will probably get more than 30 goals this season .
`` He ’ s served us well and it ’ s the best £400k or so we ’ ve ever spent .
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West Brom have joined the race for highly-sought after Peterborough striker Ivan Toney, according to reports.
A number of clubs have been credited with an interest in the forward, who netted 24 goals this season.
Celtic and Rangers have both been extensively linked with Toney, with chairman Barry Fry suggesting suitors will need to pay as much as £15m to secure his signature.
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"I've had agents on telling me that Rangers and Celtic are very interested. But I haven't had any calls from either Rangers or Celtic, personally.
"If they have any sense, they'll pay us £15million to get him. If they haven't any sense at all, then I won't be hearing from them."
The EFL’s decision to curtail the League One season means Peterborough will remain in the third tier next season and could be forced to cash in on their most prized asset.
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And Football Insider report that Baggies boss Slaven Bilic will sanction a move for the prolific forward – regardless of the division Albion find themselves in next season.
West Brom splashed the cash on Kenneth Zohore last summer, but the former Cardiff City striker has failed to make an impact at the Hawthorns, with Hal Robson Kanu preffered to lead the line.
Fry admitted back in April that the Posh had no chance of keeping the former Newcastle United striker, if they didn’t win promotion.
"It’s accepted we have no chance of keeping Ivan if we don’t get promoted this season," Fry told the Peterborough Telegraph.
“And that’s fair enough. Ivan has been here for two seasons. He scored 23 goals last season and if we ever start playing again he will probably get more than 30 goals this season.
"He’s served us well and it’s the best £400k or so we’ve ever spent.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--All the lockdown rules still in place - what you're still banned from doing

The government has revealed its lockdown rules will change even more from Monday June 15 , with non-essential stores set to reopen .
Shops in The Bullring and Birmingham city centre - from Primark and Topshop to Selfridges - will be back open for business .
The moves to ease the lockdown restrictions further also see 'social bubbles ' able to be created by lonely singletons living in solitary .
The lockdown measures will be eased as the country aims to regain some sense of normality after months of a nationwide shutdown .
But , crucially , some regulations remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on certain types of gatherings , and ban on certain attractions reopening .
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While you can pop over to your family 's for a barbecue , you are absolutely NOT allowed to be meeting or gathering inside the homes of loved ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transmission rate for the virus is still far higher in indoor , confined spaces .
You can use the toilet facilities at a family member 's home , or a friend 's house , but stick to meeting in the garden and make sure surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before and after using the loo .
The new lockdown regulations say people are not allowed to gather inside the houses of others .
This includes staying overnight at another house .
Meeting in groups larger than six Likewise , you can only meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues , with any larger gathering still strictly prohibited by the government .
So , if you are planning a huge get together at the park any time soon , you may want to re-think your plans .
Large gatherings face being dispersed by the police as they look to ensure lockdown rules are abided by after the government made modifications to the ongoing regulations .
Going to the pub , a restaurant or hotel While non-essential retailers have re-opened , including shops in the Bullring , Touchwood in Solihull and intu Merry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to the pub .
Pubs will re-open on July 4 at the very earliest , the government reckons , with restaurants also barred from re-opening just yet .
Similarly , the UK tourism sector is struggling as it stands , with hotels not quite yet given the green light to re-open .
When they do start operating again , strict social distancing measures will be enforced , with Perspex screens , limited customer numbers and no condiments on the tables just some of the proposals for pubs and eateries .
Salons and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with hairdressers set to start welcoming customers , albeit with strict , dentist style PPE , from next month .
Step three , which may happen from July 4 , would see the reopening of some of the hospitality industry .
Yes , zoos , safari parks and drive-in cinemas are re-opening - but theme parks are NOT just yet .
Alton Towers , Drayton Manor and plenty more will be back operating from July 4 .
But a raft of safety measures - including temperature checks and social distancing measures - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Foreign Office is still advising against travel abroad , telling Brits to remain in the country while the coronavirus crisis continues to grip the globe .
But the government says the advice is being kept under constant review , with airlines tentatively scheduling flights for July and August .
TUI says it will resume holidays from next month , alongside budget carrier Ryanair and easyJet .
British Airways warns it may not reconvene its full schedule until 2022 - but , like Jet2 , also proposes flights will restart in July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firmly in place , too .
Some countries , including France , Denmark and Singapore , have been following a distancing restriction half the measure of the UK limit .
This is because the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) recommended a `` minimum '' distance of one metre between people from different households to avoid transmission of the virus .
On June 1 , researchers writing in the Lancet medical journal also endorsed a distance of `` one metre or more , '' adding that `` distances of two metres could be @ @ @ @

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The government has revealed its lockdown rules will change even more from Monday June 15, with non-essential stores set to reopen.
Shops in The Bullring and Birmingham city centre - from Primark and Topshop to Selfridges - will be back open for business.
The moves to ease the lockdown restrictions further also see 'social bubbles' able to be created by lonely singletons living in solitary.
The lockdown measures will be eased as the country aims to regain some sense of normality after months of a nationwide shutdown.
But, crucially, some regulations remain firmly in place - including a ban on certain types of gatherings, and ban on certain attractions reopening.
Here is everything still banned:
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Gathering indoors
While you can pop over to your family's for a barbecue, you are absolutely NOT allowed to be meeting or gathering inside the homes of loved ones.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned the transmission rate for the virus is still far higher in indoor, confined spaces.
You can use the toilet facilities at a family member's home, or a friend's house, but stick to meeting in the garden and make sure surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before and after using the loo.
Staying overnight
The new lockdown regulations say people are not allowed to gather inside the houses of others.
This includes staying overnight at another house.
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Meeting in groups larger than six
Likewise, you can only meet in groups of six as the lockdown continues, with any larger gathering still strictly prohibited by the government.
So, if you are planning a huge get together at the park any time soon, you may want to re-think your plans.
Large gatherings face being dispersed by the police as they look to ensure lockdown rules are abided by after the government made modifications to the ongoing regulations.
Going to the pub, a restaurant or hotel
While non-essential retailers have re-opened, including shops in the Bullring, Touchwood in Solihull and intu Merry Hill, you're still unable to go to the pub.
Pubs will re-open on July 4 at the very earliest, the government reckons, with restaurants also barred from re-opening just yet.
Similarly, the UK tourism sector is struggling as it stands, with hotels not quite yet given the green light to re-open.
When they do start operating again, strict social distancing measures will be enforced, with Perspex screens, limited customer numbers and no condiments on the tables just some of the proposals for pubs and eateries.
Getting your haircut
Salons and beauty parlours can't yet re-open either, with hairdressers set to start welcoming customers, albeit with strict, dentist style PPE, from next month.
Step three, which may happen from July 4, would see the reopening of some of the hospitality industry.
This includes hairdressers.
Go to a theme park
Yes, zoos, safari parks and drive-in cinemas are re-opening - but theme parks are NOT just yet. Alton Towers, Drayton Manor and plenty more will be back operating from July 4.
But a raft of safety measures - including temperature checks and social distancing measures - are likely to be put in place.
(Image: @dronography_4k / SWNS)
Travelling abroad
The Foreign Office is still advising against travel abroad, telling Brits to remain in the country while the coronavirus crisis continues to grip the globe.
But the government says the advice is being kept under constant review, with airlines tentatively scheduling flights for July and August.
TUI says it will resume holidays from next month, alongside budget carrier Ryanair and easyJet. British Airways warns it may not reconvene its full schedule until 2022 - but, like Jet2, also proposes flights will restart in July.
Hugs
The two-metre social distancing rules remain firmly in place, too.
Some countries, including France, Denmark and Singapore, have been following a distancing restriction half the measure of the UK limit.
This is because the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended a "minimum" distance of one metre between people from different households to avoid transmission of the virus.
On June 1, researchers writing in the Lancet medical journal also endorsed a distance of "one metre or more," adding that "distances of two metres could be more effective".