birminghammail--2020-04-01--The youngest UK coronavirus victims whose deaths have shocked Britain

A teenager - aged just 13 - has become the youngest coronavirus victim in the country .
The boy , from Brixton , tragically passed away on Monday , March 31 , as the death toll in the country hit over 1,500 .
There have been well over one thousand deaths amid the pandemic , with Covid-19 infecting many more thousands .
While the majority of deaths are elderly patients with underlying health conditions , not every tragic patient has health problems .
In fact , a small number of patients - including a 19-year-old with no underlying health issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These are the youngest Covid-19 patients in the country so far , as the Liverpool Echo reports .
A 13-year-old boy with no apparent underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for coronavirus , his family has said .
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab from Brixton , south London , died in hospital in the early hours of Monday .
He had tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday , a day after he was admitted to King 's College Hospital , his family said .
Family friend Mark Stephenson said the boy 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the results of a post mortem .
A spokesman for King 's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said : `` Sadly , a 13-year old boy who tested positive for Covid-19 has passed away , and our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this time .
`` The death has been referred to the coroner and no further comment will be made . ''
Following the release of the latest official figures , a 19-year-old was believed to be England 's youngest victim to have died in hospital with no existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were `` beyond devastated '' by his death , in a statement released through Mr Stephenson .
`` Ismail started showing symptoms and had difficulties breathing and was admitted to King 's College Hospital , '' the family said .
`` He was put on a ventilator and then put into an induced coma but sadly died yesterday morning .
To our knowledge he had no underlying health conditions .
We are beyond devastated . ''
Mr Stephenson , college director at the Madinah College where Ismail 's sister works , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money for funeral costs and for the family , who also lost Ismail 's father to cancer .
By the early hours of Wednesday more than £45,000 had been raised , far exceeding the £4,000 target .
The page says : `` Sadly he died without any family members close by due to the highly infectious nature of Covid-19 .
`` We at Madinah College would like to appeal to our brothers and sisters to donate generously to help raise £4000 for the funeral costs and to support the family , who sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The death toll by coronavirus in the UK has soared by 393 to 1,808 , the latest official figures have shown .
In England , 367 people have died from Covid-19 as the pandemic spreads , with the crisis growing as thousands become infected .
Of the 367 who lost their lives , one was a 19-year-old with no underlying health issues .
NHS England confirmed today ( March 31 ) : `` Those who died were all in hospital and their ages ranged from 19 to 98 .
`` All but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions .
The 28 who did not were aged between 19 and 91 .
`` Their families have been informed . ''
A 21-year-old woman with no apparent underlying health conditions has died after contracting coronavirus , her family has said - urging the public to `` do your bit '' .
Chloe Middleton , from Buckinghamshire , is thought to have been the youngest Briton killed in the pandemic .
An 18-year-old man who died in hospital in Coventry at the weekend having tested positive for Covid-19 was being treated for `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middleton 's family urged the public to heed safety advice and take `` this seriously '' .
Her mother , Diane Middleton , wrote : `` To all the people out there that thinks it 's just a virus , please think again .
Speaking from a personal experience , this so-called virus has taken the life of my 21-year-old daughter . ''
In an appeal to take preventative action , Ms Middleton 's aunt Emily Mistry described how her niece `` had no underlying health issues '' .
Ms Mistry wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most unimaginable pain , we are shattered beyond belief ... '' The reality of this virus is only just unfolding before our very eyes .
Please , please adhere to government guidelines .
`` Do your bit .
Protect yourselves and protect others !
!
The virus is n't spreading , people are spreading the virus .
`` Life as we know it has changed dramatically but unless we all act now to protect ourselves and others , the longer this turmoil and anguish will go on ... `` Ms Middleton 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her children `` could n't have had a more loving , crazy nutcase for an auntie and we would n't have had it any other way '' .
She wrote : `` She went above and beyond for me and was my best friend even though she had a habit of pinching my clothes , so many great memories that I 'm so , so , so grateful we got to make and share and that will never be forgotten !
`` Her only concern in life was if she looked bloody bloated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lightly because you never know what 's around the corner ... `` She added : `` About time people took this seriously , before too many people end up in this devastating position ! ''
Thomas Davies , a 27-year-old , from North Wales , had just became a father for the second time .
He welcomed his second child 10 days ago - but has tragically now passed away following exhibiting coronavirus symptoms .
He fell ill last Friday during his last shift at the Albion Inn , in Bangor , North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly became aches and then cold sweats .
He passed away on Thursday , having spent the night sitting up with infant son Morgan - reports North Wales Online .
Mr Di Nicola , an assistant chef from Nereto in central Italy , was also called `` very healthy '' by his family , and the NHS confirmed he had no underlying health conditions .
He was taken by ambulance to the North Middlesex Hospital in Enfield , north London , last Tuesday - but died 30 minutes later , from apparent fulminant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ La Repubblica , Luca 's auntie said : `` For a week before his death Luca had a fever and a cough and my sister-in-law Clarissa and her partner Vincenzo who lived in the same house also had it .
`` The London-based doctor gave my nephew some paracetamol .
`` But Luca got worse on March 23 .
`` The doctor visited him at home and told him that he was young , strong and that he did n't have to worry about that bad flu . ''

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A teenager - aged just 13 - has become the youngest coronavirus victim in the country.
The boy, from Brixton, tragically passed away on Monday, March 31, as the death toll in the country hit over 1,500.
There have been well over one thousand deaths amid the pandemic, with Covid-19 infecting many more thousands.
While the majority of deaths are elderly patients with underlying health conditions, not every tragic patient has health problems.
In fact, a small number of patients - including a 19-year-old with no underlying health issues - have died at a young age.
These are the youngest Covid-19 patients in the country so far, as the Liverpool Echo reports.
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab
A 13-year-old boy with no apparent underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for coronavirus, his family has said.
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab from Brixton, south London, died in hospital in the early hours of Monday.
He had tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, a day after he was admitted to King's College Hospital, his family said.
Family friend Mark Stephenson said the boy's mother and six siblings are now awaiting the results of a post mortem.
A spokesman for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said: "Sadly, a 13-year old boy who tested positive for Covid-19 has passed away, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this time.
"The death has been referred to the coroner and no further comment will be made."
Following the release of the latest official figures, a 19-year-old was believed to be England's youngest victim to have died in hospital with no existing medical issues.
Ismail's family said they were "beyond devastated" by his death, in a statement released through Mr Stephenson.
"Ismail started showing symptoms and had difficulties breathing and was admitted to King's College Hospital," the family said.
"He was put on a ventilator and then put into an induced coma but sadly died yesterday morning. To our knowledge he had no underlying health conditions. We are beyond devastated."
Mr Stephenson, college director at the Madinah College where Ismail's sister works, has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral costs and for the family, who also lost Ismail's father to cancer. By the early hours of Wednesday more than £45,000 had been raised, far exceeding the £4,000 target.
The page says: "Sadly he died without any family members close by due to the highly infectious nature of Covid-19.
"We at Madinah College would like to appeal to our brothers and sisters to donate generously to help raise £4000 for the funeral costs and to support the family, who sadly also lost their father to cancer."
19-year-old
The death toll by coronavirus in the UK has soared by 393 to 1,808, the latest official figures have shown.
In England, 367 people have died from Covid-19 as the pandemic spreads, with the crisis growing as thousands become infected.
Of the 367 who lost their lives, one was a 19-year-old with no underlying health issues.
NHS England confirmed today (March 31): "Those who died were all in hospital and their ages ranged from 19 to 98.
"All but 28 of the patients had underlying health conditions. The 28 who did not were aged between 19 and 91.
"Their families have been informed."
Chloe Middleton
A 21-year-old woman with no apparent underlying health conditions has died after contracting coronavirus, her family has said - urging the public to "do your bit".
Chloe Middleton, from Buckinghamshire, is thought to have been the youngest Briton killed in the pandemic.
An 18-year-old man who died in hospital in Coventry at the weekend having tested positive for Covid-19 was being treated for "significant underlying health issues".
Ms Middleton's family urged the public to heed safety advice and take "this seriously".
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Her mother, Diane Middleton, wrote: "To all the people out there that thinks it's just a virus, please think again. Speaking from a personal experience, this so-called virus has taken the life of my 21-year-old daughter."
In an appeal to take preventative action, Ms Middleton's aunt Emily Mistry described how her niece "had no underlying health issues".
Ms Mistry wrote: "My loved ones are going through the most unimaginable pain, we are shattered beyond belief ...
"The reality of this virus is only just unfolding before our very eyes. Please, please adhere to government guidelines.
"Do your bit. Protect yourselves and protect others!! The virus isn't spreading, people are spreading the virus.
"Life as we know it has changed dramatically but unless we all act now to protect ourselves and others, the longer this turmoil and anguish will go on ... "
Ms Middleton's sister, Amy Louise Middleton, said her children "couldn't have had a more loving, crazy nutcase for an auntie and we wouldn't have had it any other way".
She wrote: "She went above and beyond for me and was my best friend even though she had a habit of pinching my clothes, so many great memories that I'm so, so, so grateful we got to make and share and that will never be forgotten!
"Her only concern in life was if she looked bloody bloated so please don't take this virus lightly because you never know what's around the corner ... "
She added: "About time people took this seriously, before too many people end up in this devastating position!"
Thomas Davies
Thomas Davies, a 27-year-old, from North Wales, had just became a father for the second time.
He welcomed his second child 10 days ago - but has tragically now passed away following exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.
He fell ill last Friday during his last shift at the Albion Inn, in Bangor, North Wales.
What started as a cough quickly became aches and then cold sweats.
He passed away on Thursday, having spent the night sitting up with infant son Morgan - reports North Wales Online.
Luca Di Nocola
Mr Di Nicola, an assistant chef from Nereto in central Italy, was also called "very healthy" by his family, and the NHS confirmed he had no underlying health conditions.
He was taken by ambulance to the North Middlesex Hospital in Enfield, north London, last Tuesday - but died 30 minutes later, from apparent fulminant pneumonia.
Speaking to Italian news outlet La Repubblica, Luca's auntie said: "For a week before his death Luca had a fever and a cough and my sister-in-law Clarissa and her partner Vincenzo who lived in the same house also had it.
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"The London-based doctor gave my nephew some paracetamol.
"But Luca got worse on March 23.
"The doctor visited him at home and told him that he was young, strong and that he didn't have to worry about that bad flu."


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Holly Willoughby's emotional birthday message to Phil amid lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown is continuing , but Holly Willoughby remains on our screens presenting This Morning alongside co-host Phillip Schofield .
The ITV1 daytime favourite continues to air Monday morning to Friday morning , with Holly , 39 , at the helm alongside the silver-haired presenter .
Schofe is celebrating his birthday today - Wednesday , April 1 - with Holly sending him an emotional message before the ITV1 daytime favourite aired .
Phil 's birthday comes in the middle of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis , with Holly taking to Instagram to share her love for her long-term best pal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the mum-of-three penned a message to Phil , saying : `` Happy Birthday to this gorgeous man ... @ schofe love you to bits ... . ''
It comes after a year of upheaval for Phil , who bravely revealed his sexuality and came out as a gay man earlier this year .
Schofe replied to the post , thanking Holly for her support and love over what has been a particularly tough few months .
He turns 58 today as This Morning returns to our screens , before Holly and Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes will take over the hosting proceedings for the final episode of the week on Friday .

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The coronavirus lockdown is continuing, but Holly Willoughby remains on our screens presenting This Morning alongside co-host Phillip Schofield.
The ITV1 daytime favourite continues to air Monday morning to Friday morning, with Holly, 39, at the helm alongside the silver-haired presenter.
Schofe is celebrating his birthday today - Wednesday, April 1 - with Holly sending him an emotional message before the ITV1 daytime favourite aired.
Phil's birthday comes in the middle of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, with Holly taking to Instagram to share her love for her long-term best pal and co-presenter.
Writing on social media, the mum-of-three penned a message to Phil, saying: "Happy Birthday to this gorgeous man... @schofe love you to bits...."
It comes after a year of upheaval for Phil, who bravely revealed his sexuality and came out as a gay man earlier this year.
Schofe replied to the post, thanking Holly for her support and love over what has been a particularly tough few months.
He turns 58 today as This Morning returns to our screens, before Holly and Phil end their week on the show tomorrow.
Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes will take over the hosting proceedings for the final episode of the week on Friday.


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Colleagues support for top cop fighting for his life with coronavirus

Colleagues and the public have offered moving support to a senior police officer , fighting for his life with coronavirus .
Chief Supt Phil Dolby was admitted to hospital on Sunday , March 29 , after being unwell for several days .
He tweeted a video to his 4,500 followers later that day , showing the inside of an isolation unit , as he wrote : `` Late Day 7 .
Some frightening episodes of breathlessness and dizziness .
111 called an ambo .
Conveyed by @ OFFICIALWMAS to hospital .
Now got oxygen mask , canulars , blood test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some snory neighbours .
Shame as it is daughters 15th birthday today .
# Covid_19 . ''
But yesterday ( March 31 ) , a close friend revealed the officer had taken a turn for the worse and was in intensive care on a ventilator .
The worrying news sparked a flurry of support from colleagues , friends and the public , all sending their best wishes to the popular cop .
Unison Worcestershire tweeted : `` A former friend and colleague is gravelly ill on a ventilator .
He is younger than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a faithful public servant .
This disease is so cruel .
Get well soon Phil Dolby . ''
Kerry Blakeman , former Chief Inspector of West Midlands Police , tweeted : `` This is awful news .
Phil was my superintendent in operations with West Midlands Police .
If anyone can fight this I know Phil can .
Get well soon .
Knowing Phil he has the strength to fight this .
We are all rooting and praying for you .
Thoughts are with his family . ''
Keith Fraser wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What a great police officer and person .
Sad news and wishing him a full recovery . ''
Dave Thompson , Chief Constable of West Midlands Police , tweeted : `` Phil is a top guy .
Everyone at West Midlands Police is in his corner . ''
FirearmsWMP tweeted : `` Update on Phil Dollby , he is currently in an ITU on a ventilator and is being looked after by the amazing NHS .
Positive thoughts are prayers for him please . ''
Lee Page , from West Mercia Police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numerous things over the years .
He has always been helpful , supportive and genuinely interested in others .
Sending positive vibes his way today .
Get well soon Phil . ''
Ryan Sheehan tweeted : `` Sending my best wishes to Phil Dolby who is currently on a ventilator fighting coronavirus .
Get well soon sir , we are all praying for a speedy recovery .
`` My thoughts are also with Chief Superintendent Dolby 's family , friends and his colleagues at West Midlands Police at this worrying time . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved and sad to read this .
You are a lovely guy Phil .
Big prayer said for you and your family . ''
On Tuesday , friend Andy Gwarve tweeted a picture of the pair in happier times .
He wrote : `` This is one of my best mates @ PhilDolbyWMP .
He ’ s currently on a ventilator in an ITU receiving awesome treatment from @ NHSuk .
“ If you ’ ve got a few moments his family ask that you say a little prayer for him as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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Colleagues and the public have offered moving support to a senior police officer, fighting for his life with coronavirus.
Chief Supt Phil Dolby was admitted to hospital on Sunday, March 29, after being unwell for several days.
He tweeted a video to his 4,500 followers later that day, showing the inside of an isolation unit, as he wrote: "Late Day 7. Some frightening episodes of breathlessness and dizziness. 111 called an ambo. Conveyed by @OFFICIALWMAS to hospital. Now got oxygen mask, canulars, blood test, COVID tests, chest x-ray and some snory neighbours. Shame as it is daughters 15th birthday today. #Covid_19."
But yesterday (March 31), a close friend revealed the officer had taken a turn for the worse and was in intensive care on a ventilator.
The worrying news sparked a flurry of support from colleagues, friends and the public, all sending their best wishes to the popular cop.
Unison Worcestershire tweeted: "A former friend and colleague is gravelly ill on a ventilator. He is younger than me with a young family. He is a faithful public servant. This disease is so cruel. Get well soon Phil Dolby."
Kerry Blakeman, former Chief Inspector of West Midlands Police, tweeted: "This is awful news. Phil was my superintendent in operations with West Midlands Police. If anyone can fight this I know Phil can. Get well soon. Knowing Phil he has the strength to fight this. We are all rooting and praying for you. Thoughts are with his family."
Keith Fraser wrote: "My thoughts are with Phil. What a great police officer and person. Sad news and wishing him a full recovery."
Dave Thompson, Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, tweeted: "Phil is a top guy. Everyone at West Midlands Police is in his corner."
FirearmsWMP tweeted: "Update on Phil Dollby, he is currently in an ITU on a ventilator and is being looked after by the amazing NHS. Positive thoughts are prayers for him please."
Lee Page, from West Mercia Police, wrote: "Worked with Phil on numerous things over the years. He has always been helpful, supportive and genuinely interested in others. Sending positive vibes his way today. Get well soon Phil."
Ryan Sheehan tweeted: "Sending my best wishes to Phil Dolby who is currently on a ventilator fighting coronavirus. Get well soon sir, we are all praying for a speedy recovery.
"My thoughts are also with Chief Superintendent Dolby's family, friends and his colleagues at West Midlands Police at this worrying time."
And Andrew Cooke added: "Very moved and sad to read this. You are a lovely guy Phil. Big prayer said for you and your family."
On Tuesday, friend Andy Gwarve tweeted a picture of the pair in happier times.
He wrote: "This is one of my best mates @PhilDolbyWMP. He’s currently on a ventilator in an ITU receiving awesome treatment from @NHSuk.
“If you’ve got a few moments his family ask that you say a little prayer for him as he fights this horrible virus #COVID19.”


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Incredible Google 3D trick recreates animals in your own home

A Google trick brings 3D lions , tigers , sharks and penguins into your home .
Amid the coronavirus pandemic , families are at home whiling away the time , trying to keep entertained .
Sure , there 's Netflix and Disney+ , but there 's only so many episodes of The Simpsons or re-runs of Frozen you can watch .
To help , Google has come to the rescue , saving you from boredom amid the unprecedented Covid-19 health crisis and pandemic .
Google ’ s AR animals feature lets you view and interact with a range of 3D @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Writing at launch , Aparna Chennapragada , VP , Google Lens and AR , explained : “ You can view and interact with 3D objects right from Search and place them directly into your own space , giving you a sense of scale and detail .
“ For example , it ’ s one thing to read that a great white shark can be 18 feet long .
It ’ s another to see it up close in relation to the things around you .
“ So when you search for select @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option right in the Knowledge Panel to view them in 3D and AR.
” Here ’ s how to view the animals in 3D in your home : • Open Google on your smartphone , and search for one of the animals listed at the bottom of this story • Scroll down the results page , and tap on the ‘ View in 3D ’ button • Your smartphone camera will then open , and you ’ ll be prompted to ‘ Move your phone ’ • Move your phone around to show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should appear !
• Pinch the animal to resize it , or drag it to move it around the room

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A Google trick brings 3D lions, tigers, sharks and penguins into your home.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, families are at home whiling away the time, trying to keep entertained.
Sure, there's Netflix and Disney+, but there's only so many episodes of The Simpsons or re-runs of Frozen you can watch.
To help, Google has come to the rescue, saving you from boredom amid the unprecedented Covid-19 health crisis and pandemic.
Google’s AR animals feature lets you view and interact with a range of 3D animals from the comfort of your home.
Writing at launch, Aparna Chennapragada, VP, Google Lens and AR, explained: “You can view and interact with 3D objects right from Search and place them directly into your own space, giving you a sense of scale and detail.
“For example, it’s one thing to read that a great white shark can be 18 feet long. It’s another to see it up close in relation to the things around you.
“So when you search for select animals, you’ll get an option right in the Knowledge Panel to view them in 3D and AR.”
Here’s how to view the animals in 3D in your home:
Open Google on your smartphone, and search for one of the animals listed at the bottom of this story Scroll down the results page, and tap on the ‘View in 3D’ button Your smartphone camera will then open, and you’ll be prompted to ‘Move your phone’ Move your phone around to show the whole room, and the animal should appear! Pinch the animal to resize it, or drag it to move it around the room
Animals available on Google AR
Alligator
Angler fish
Brown bear
Cat
Cheetah
Dog
Labrador Retriever
Pug
Rottweiler
Duck
Eagle
Emperor penguin
Giant panda
Goat
Hedgehog
Horse
Lion
Macaw
Octopus
Racoon
Shark
Shetland pony
Snake
Tiger
Turtle
Wolf


birminghammail--2020-04-01--First Brit arrested on railways for breaching coronavirus lockdown

The first person to be arrested on the railways for breaching coronavirus restrictions has been fined £650 .
Marie Dinou , 41 , from York , was found `` loitering between platforms '' at Newcastle Central station on Saturday , and refused to explain to police why she was apparently trying to travel , British Transport Police said .
She appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates ' Court on Monday and was fined £650 for failing to comply with requirements imposed under the Coronavirus Act 2020 .
She was also given an £85 fine for ticket fraud and ordered to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been accused of being overzealous in enforcing coronavirus lockdown laws .
Officers now have the powers to fine or event arrest those believed to be flouting social distancing rules under new legislation enacted on Thursday .
The PA news agency asked police forces in England and Wales how many fines have been issued and how many arrests made since the new regulations were introduced on Thursday .
Of the 43 forces contacted , around a quarter said they had not issued any fines or made any arrests so far .
A similar amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the responses received so far .
The National Police Chiefs ' Council is gathering information on how many fines have been issued but is yet to make the information public .

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The first person to be arrested on the railways for breaching coronavirus restrictions has been fined £650.
Marie Dinou, 41, from York, was found "loitering between platforms" at Newcastle Central station on Saturday, and refused to explain to police why she was apparently trying to travel, British Transport Police said.
She appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Monday and was fined £650 for failing to comply with requirements imposed under the Coronavirus Act 2020.
She was also given an £85 fine for ticket fraud and ordered to pay £80 costs.
Some police forces have been accused of being overzealous in enforcing coronavirus lockdown laws.
Officers now have the powers to fine or event arrest those believed to be flouting social distancing rules under new legislation enacted on Thursday.
The PA news agency asked police forces in England and Wales how many fines have been issued and how many arrests made since the new regulations were introduced on Thursday.
Of the 43 forces contacted, around a quarter said they had not issued any fines or made any arrests so far.
A similar amount refused to provide details, according to the responses received so far.
The National Police Chiefs' Council is gathering information on how many fines have been issued but is yet to make the information public.


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Wolves, Man Utd and Chelsea's concerns ahead of UEFA talks - report

England ’ s remaining Champions and Europa League clubs have serious misgivings about resuming the competitions this season , according to reports .
UEFA are set for talks about how to play out the final rounds of UCL and Europa League during a conference call with its 55 national members on Wednesday .
Both competitions are currently at the last 16 stage .
However , the Daily Mail claim Wolves and Manchester United , who are in the Europa League – and Manchester City and Chelsea , who are still in the top tier competition are concerned about having to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apprehension ’ about the prospect of having to fly , use airports and hotels amid the current pandemic – even if it ’ s deemed ‘ safe ’ to do so .
It is expected that the English FA will express those concerns during the call .
Various solutions to complete the tournaments have been discussed with one-legged rounds from the quarter finals and an end of season mini-tournament being suggested .
As things stand Wolves are currently locked at 1-1 with Olympiakos before the return leg at Molineux was put back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tie with LASK after a 5-0 win in Austria .
City , meanwhile , City won 2-1 at Real Madrid and Chelsea lost 3-0 at home to Bayern Munich .
It is still hoped to play the respective finals on 27 June and 24 June , potentially at the end of mini tournaments to be played in Istanbul and Gdansk .

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England’s remaining Champions and Europa League clubs have serious misgivings about resuming the competitions this season, according to reports.
UEFA are set for talks about how to play out the final rounds of UCL and Europa League during a conference call with its 55 national members on Wednesday.
Both competitions are currently at the last 16 stage.
However, the Daily Mail claim Wolves and Manchester United, who are in the Europa League – and Manchester City and Chelsea, who are still in the top tier competition are concerned about having to travel abroad.
They describe ‘real apprehension’ about the prospect of having to fly, use airports and hotels amid the current pandemic – even if it’s deemed ‘safe’ to do so. It is expected that the English FA will express those concerns during the call.
Various solutions to complete the tournaments have been discussed with one-legged rounds from the quarter finals and an end of season mini-tournament being suggested.
As things stand Wolves are currently locked at 1-1 with Olympiakos before the return leg at Molineux was put back.
United have a vice-like grip on their tie with LASK after a 5-0 win in Austria. City, meanwhile, City won 2-1 at Real Madrid and Chelsea lost 3-0 at home to Bayern Munich.
It is still hoped to play the respective finals on 27 June and 24 June, potentially at the end of mini tournaments to be played in Istanbul and Gdansk.


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Trapped horse rescued from cesspit as firefighters hoist it out by HOOVES

Dramatic pictures show firefighters using a fork-lift truck to hoist a trapped horse out of a cesspit - by its HOOVES .
A telehandler was used to winch the animal free after it was wedged upside-down in the hole .
Firefighters spent more than two-and-a-half hours rescuing the horse which stumbled into the dried-up pit at a farm in Mattersey , Notts.
, last Friday afternoon ( 27/3 ) .
Rescuers borrowed a telehandler from a nearby farm supplies firm and attached straps to the animal 's hooves before gently lifting it free .
Firefighter Leigh Holmes , district manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : `` A difficult but very successful rescue of a large animal by crews from Retford , Warsop and Newark .
`` This was made possible through the excellent support of a vet and local company Agriscope who sent us some much needed machinery.
” A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said : `` We received a call at 12.57pm on March 27 to a horse falling into a dry cesspit .
`` Crews from Retford , Newark and Warsop attended .
The horse was rescued and left in the care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concluded at 3.40pm . ''
The horse was examined at the scene before being reunited with its owner .

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Dramatic pictures show firefighters using a fork-lift truck to hoist a trapped horse out of a cesspit - by its HOOVES.
A telehandler was used to winch the animal free after it was wedged upside-down in the hole.
Firefighters spent more than two-and-a-half hours rescuing the horse which stumbled into the dried-up pit at a farm in Mattersey, Notts., last Friday afternoon (27/3).
Rescuers borrowed a telehandler from a nearby farm supplies firm and attached straps to the animal's hooves before gently lifting it free.
Firefighter Leigh Holmes, district manager for Newark, Collingham and Southwell, tweeted: "A difficult but very successful rescue of a large animal by crews from Retford, Warsop and Newark.
"This was made possible through the excellent support of a vet and local company Agriscope who sent us some much needed machinery.”
(Image: Leigh Holmes / SWNS)
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: "We received a call at 12.57pm on March 27 to a horse falling into a dry cesspit.
"Crews from Retford, Newark and Warsop attended. The horse was rescued and left in the care of the owner with the incident being concluded at 3.40pm."
(Image: Leigh Holmes / SWNS)
The horse was examined at the scene before being reunited with its owner.


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Boy, 5, asks for 'old man' hairstyle he'd seen on You've Been Framed

A five-year-old was left with this hilarious haircut after begging his brother for an 'old man ' style - he 'd seen on 'You 've Been Framed ' .
Cheeky George Moore grabbed a pair of clippers belonging to his dad Kevin Moore , 38 , after finding them on charge upstairs .
He then asked his brother Harry , seven , to shave a big bald spot on the top of his head - leaving him and his sibling giggling hysterically .
The sound of laughter alerted flooring company owner Kevin who walked in on the pair and discovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wanted an 'old man ' haircut he 'd seen on You 've Been Framed .
Eager to please his son , Kevin , of Slade Green , South East London , finished the job .
He is now sporting a shaved head - with longer hair around the back and sides .
Kevin said : `` I 'd left my clippers on charge upstairs and the boys obviously found them .
`` They both came down and they were laughing so much .
I looked over and saw this massive bald patch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` My missus Rebekah had to go to work and I was left with George who was begging me to make him look like an 'old man ' .
`` I did n't know what he meant but You 've Been Framed was on the TV at the time and he pointed at an elderly gentleman on there with thinned hair on top and said he wanted that .
`` I found it so funny but that 's what he wanted so I did the rest of his head for him with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has just been brilliant .
`` Neither of us can stop laughing and we FaceTimed his mum at work and she was just crying with laughter on the phone .
`` George loves it , exactly what he was after and he 's dead chuffed . ''

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A five-year-old was left with this hilarious haircut after begging his brother for an 'old man' style - he'd seen on 'You've Been Framed'.
Cheeky George Moore grabbed a pair of clippers belonging to his dad Kevin Moore, 38, after finding them on charge upstairs.
He then asked his brother Harry, seven, to shave a big bald spot on the top of his head - leaving him and his sibling giggling hysterically.
The sound of laughter alerted flooring company owner Kevin who walked in on the pair and discovered the mischief.
George told his dad the wanted an 'old man' haircut he'd seen on You've Been Framed.
Eager to please his son, Kevin, of Slade Green, South East London, finished the job.
He is now sporting a shaved head - with longer hair around the back and sides.
(Image: Kevin Moore / SWNS)
Kevin said: "I'd left my clippers on charge upstairs and the boys obviously found them.
"They both came down and they were laughing so much. I looked over and saw this massive bald patch on top of George's head.
"My missus Rebekah had to go to work and I was left with George who was begging me to make him look like an 'old man'.
(Image: Kevin Moore / SWNS)
"I didn't know what he meant but You've Been Framed was on the TV at the time and he pointed at an elderly gentleman on there with thinned hair on top and said he wanted that.
"I found it so funny but that's what he wanted so I did the rest of his head for him with the clippers like he wanted and the result has just been brilliant.
(Image: Kevin Moore / SWNS)
"Neither of us can stop laughing and we FaceTimed his mum at work and she was just crying with laughter on the phone.
"George loves it, exactly what he was after and he's dead chuffed."


birminghammail--2020-04-01--The eight coronavirus scams conning people across Birmingham

Scam warnings have been issued over eight new cons doing the rounds targeting Brummies amid the coronavirus crisis .
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen scams sweeping the nation as twisted fraudsters attempt to capitalise on the fears of Brits .
The ongoing outbreak and unprecedented health crisis , which has claimed well over 1,500 deaths , has led to a nationwide lockdown .
And with every time of uncertainty and period of public unease , fraudsters attempt to capitalise and make money through depraved means .
Below are eight scams doing the rounds in Birmingham which you could fall victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to doorstep cons .
Graeme Biggar , director general of the National Economic Crime Centre , said : “ We have already seen fraudsters using the Covid-19 pandemic to scam people looking to buy medical supplies online , sending emails offering fake medical support and targeting people who may be vulnerable or increasingly isolated at home .
“ These frauds try to lure you in with offers that look too good to be true , such as high return investments and ‘ healthcare opportunities ’ , or appeals for you to support those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The advice is simple , think very carefully before you hand over your money , and don ’ t give out your personal details unless you are sure who you are dealing with .
“ We are working together across law enforcement , government and the private sector to combat this criminal activity and protect the public .
If you think you have been a victim please report to Action Fraud.
” For more information on how to shop online safely , visit : https : //www.actionfraud.police.uk/shoponlinesafely Bogus websites are preying on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hand sanitizer by falsely claiming to sell much-needed PPE amid the coronavirus crisis , it has been warned .
Sick fraudsters are setting up scam sites purporting to offer hard-to-find PPE as an international shortage of PPE sparks deadly fears for NHS staff battling the Covid-19 pandemic .
With well-wishers donating thousands of pounds to crowd-funding appeals and frontline workers struggling to procure such essential kit , Trading Standards is urging businesses and the public not to be lured into such scams .
One scam website was rumbled after exploiting a legitimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor - to try and profiteer from the crisis , Birmingham City Council 's Trading Standards said .
Despite appearing 'convincing ' , the scammers had stolen the identity of A & G Medical Ltd - which never had its own site - to set up a website using a US domain server .
Those behind it purported to be able to supply large quantities of masks , gloves and sanitizer immediately , all the while demanding half the deposit paid upfront .
Click here for more .
Heartless con-artists are fleecing residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to people self-isolating .
Warwickshire Trading Standards says it has received reports of cruel criminals who offer to buy or collect shopping , take the cash up front and flee .
The department advised local residents to not buy goods or services from unexpected doorstep callers or reveal sensitive information such as bank card PIN numbers to them .
The advice is to report suspicious doorstep visits or any type of scam to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133 .
Click here for trading standards consumer advice and the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to beware of rogue traders who offer to clean drives and doorways to kill bacteria and help prevent the spread of the virus as well as scammers selling fake sanitisers , face masks and Covid-19 swabbing kits which can often be dangerous .
Meanwhile in neighbouring Solihull , bogus cures for coronavirus have been circulating on line including claims that garlic , tonic water and even cocaine can wipe out the virus .
Cabinet member , Cllr Ken Meeson , previously said : `` We know that on social media that there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peculiar remedies on the basis that these will help to combat it - which of course they wo n't .
`` But there are people who will take advantage of this crisis for their own ends . ''
A new coronavirus text message scam is being sent to Birmingham residents saying they will be fined £35 for leaving their house .
West Midlands Police is warning people about the latest con which is currently being sent to people on their mobile phones .
Soho Road Police tweeted : `` Unfortunately we have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent out via text .
Do not respond to the message or click any of the links .
Please share this message with as many ppl as you can . ''
It then says : `` New rules now in force now : you must stay at home .
More info & exemptions at gov.uk/coronavirus .
`` We would like to inform you that you have been recorded as leaving your home on 3 occasions yesterday .
A fine of £35 has been added to your gov.uk account .
For further information please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Save Lives . ''
Click here for more .
This is the latest coronavirus scam which West Midlands Police is warning the public to be aware of .
A text message being sent to Birmingham residents this week also told them they can claim £458 of coronavirus aid .
The text featured a link to a fake government website which urges users to enter their postcode to apply for Covid-19 relief .
Birmingham City Council warned people not to click the link , announcing that it is a scam on their Twitter feed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message for £458 resident payment as part of Government 's COVID-19 response , '' the Tweet reads .
`` Do not click link this is a scam '' Click here for more .
Bogus healthcare workers have been reported as knocking on the doors of elderly and vulnerable residents in various parts of the country , saying that they are health officials doing door-to-door testing .
These are only available on the NHS and are not done at people 's homes , and certainly not by cold-callers .
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to people not to open their door to them or anyone you do n't know or who is calling 'out of the blue . '
Such testing kits also been reported to be offered for sale online as well as fake vaccines or 'miracle cures ' , over-priced fake hand sanitiser sometimes containing substances banned for human use and fake overpriced masks claiming they offer `` 100 percent protection '' from the virus .
Sometimes even if ordered these are never delivered .
The National Crime Agency say many of these operations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are linked to organised crime .
A shipment of fake Covid-19 test kits sent from the UK was seized by US border officials in Los Angeles .
Emails have been been sent to some parents and carers offering to help support the funding of free meals while schools are closed but the Department of Education ( DoE ) said the emails are part of a scam .
The email said ‘ As schools will be closing , if you ’ re entitled to free school meals , please send your bank details and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re supported ’ .
The DoE advised people not to open it or respond and to delete it immediately .
Action Fraud said it had also received over 200 reports of coronavirus-themed phishing emails attempting to trick people into opening malicious attachments which could lead to crooks stealing personal information , email logins and passwords , and banking details .
Some of the tactics being used in phishing emails include fraudsters purporting to be from a research group that mimic the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) and World Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide the victim with a list of active infections in their area but to access this information the victim needs to either : click on a link which redirects them to a credential-stealing page ; or make a donation of support in the form of a payment into a Bitcoin account .

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Scam warnings have been issued over eight new cons doing the rounds targeting Brummies amid the coronavirus crisis.
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen scams sweeping the nation as twisted fraudsters attempt to capitalise on the fears of Brits.
The ongoing outbreak and unprecedented health crisis, which has claimed well over 1,500 deaths, has led to a nationwide lockdown.
And with every time of uncertainty and period of public unease, fraudsters attempt to capitalise and make money through depraved means.
Below are eight scams doing the rounds in Birmingham which you could fall victim to - from text messages and emails to doorstep cons.
Graeme Biggar, director general of the National Economic Crime Centre, said: “We have already seen fraudsters using the Covid-19 pandemic to scam people looking to buy medical supplies online, sending emails offering fake medical support and targeting people who may be vulnerable or increasingly isolated at home.
“These frauds try to lure you in with offers that look too good to be true, such as high return investments and ‘healthcare opportunities’, or appeals for you to support those who are ill or bogus charities.
“The advice is simple, think very carefully before you hand over your money, and don’t give out your personal details unless you are sure who you are dealing with.
“We are working together across law enforcement, government and the private sector to combat this criminal activity and protect the public. If you think you have been a victim please report to Action Fraud.”
For more information on how to shop online safely, visit: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/shoponlinesafely
PPE, masks, gloves and hand sanitizer scam
Bogus websites are preying on front-line workers desperate for masks, gloves and hand sanitizer by falsely claiming to sell much-needed PPE amid the coronavirus crisis, it has been warned.
Sick fraudsters are setting up scam sites purporting to offer hard-to-find PPE as an international shortage of PPE sparks deadly fears for NHS staff battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
With well-wishers donating thousands of pounds to crowd-funding appeals and frontline workers struggling to procure such essential kit, Trading Standards is urging businesses and the public not to be lured into such scams.
One scam website was rumbled after exploiting a legitimate Birmingham company - run by a Midland doctor - to try and profiteer from the crisis, Birmingham City Council's Trading Standards said.
Despite appearing 'convincing', the scammers had stolen the identity of A & G Medical Ltd - which never had its own site - to set up a website using a US domain server.
Those behind it purported to be able to supply large quantities of masks, gloves and sanitizer immediately, all the while demanding half the deposit paid upfront.
Click here for more.
Doorstep food grocery scam
Heartless con-artists are fleecing residents in Warwickshire by going door-to-door offering help to people self-isolating.
Warwickshire Trading Standards says it has received reports of cruel criminals who offer to buy or collect shopping, take the cash up front and flee.
The department advised local residents to not buy goods or services from unexpected doorstep callers or reveal sensitive information such as bank card PIN numbers to them.
The advice is to report suspicious doorstep visits or any type of scam to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.
Click here for trading standards consumer advice and the latest scam alerts.
They also warned residents to beware of rogue traders who offer to clean drives and doorways to kill bacteria and help prevent the spread of the virus as well as scammers selling fake sanitisers, face masks and Covid-19 swabbing kits which can often be dangerous.
Bizarre Covid-19 remedy scam
Meanwhile in neighbouring Solihull, bogus cures for coronavirus have been circulating on line including claims that garlic, tonic water and even cocaine can wipe out the virus.
Cabinet member, Cllr Ken Meeson, previously said: "We know that on social media that there's been attempts to sell all sorts of peculiar remedies on the basis that these will help to combat it - which of course they won't.
"But there are people who will take advantage of this crisis for their own ends."
'Stay at home' text message scam
A new coronavirus text message scam is being sent to Birmingham residents saying they will be fined £35 for leaving their house.
West Midlands Police is warning people about the latest con which is currently being sent to people on their mobile phones.
Soho Road Police tweeted: "Unfortunately we have been made aware of another scam message being sent out via text. Do not respond to the message or click any of the links. Please share this message with as many ppl as you can."
(Image: WMP)
The full message has a title GOV.UK CORONAVIRUS ALERT
It then says: "New rules now in force now: you must stay at home. More info & exemptions at gov.uk/coronavirus.
"We would like to inform you that you have been recorded as leaving your home on 3 occasions yesterday. A fine of £35 has been added to your gov.uk account. For further information please visit gov.uk/coronavirus-penalty-payment-tracking. Protect the NHS. Save Lives."
Click here for more.
Coronavirus aid text message scam
This is the latest coronavirus scam which West Midlands Police is warning the public to be aware of.
A text message being sent to Birmingham residents this week also told them they can claim £458 of coronavirus aid.
The text featured a link to a fake government website which urges users to enter their postcode to apply for Covid-19 relief.
Birmingham City Council warned people not to click the link, announcing that it is a scam on their Twitter feed.
"SCAM ALERT: Seen a message for £458 resident payment as part of Government's COVID-19 response," the Tweet reads.
"Do not click link this is a scam"
Click here for more.
Home testing scam
Bogus healthcare workers have been reported as knocking on the doors of elderly and vulnerable residents in various parts of the country, saying that they are health officials doing door-to-door testing.
These are only available on the NHS and are not done at people's homes, and certainly not by cold-callers.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a warning to people not to open their door to them or anyone you don't know or who is calling 'out of the blue.'
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Such testing kits also been reported to be offered for sale online as well as fake vaccines or 'miracle cures', over-priced fake hand sanitiser sometimes containing substances banned for human use and fake overpriced masks claiming they offer "100 percent protection" from the virus. Sometimes even if ordered these are never delivered.
The National Crime Agency say many of these operations, and other coronavirus-themed malicious apps and websites are linked to organised crime.
A shipment of fake Covid-19 test kits sent from the UK was seized by US border officials in Los Angeles.
The 'free school meal' scam
Emails have been been sent to some parents and carers offering to help support the funding of free meals while schools are closed but the Department of Education (DoE) said the emails are part of a scam.
The email said ‘As schools will be closing, if you’re entitled to free school meals, please send your bank details and we’ll make sure you’re supported’.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The DoE advised people not to open it or respond and to delete it immediately.
'Infected area' scam
Action Fraud said it had also received over 200 reports of coronavirus-themed phishing emails attempting to trick people into opening malicious attachments which could lead to crooks stealing personal information, email logins and passwords, and banking details.
Some of the tactics being used in phishing emails include fraudsters purporting to be from a research group that mimic the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO). They claim to provide the victim with a list of active infections in their area but to access this information the victim needs to either: click on a link which redirects them to a credential-stealing page; or make a donation of support in the form of a payment into a Bitcoin account.


birminghammail--2020-04-01--National Lottery Lotto jackpot hits £9.8million for Saturday draw

National Lottery players could be in with a chance to win an estimated £9.8 million jackpot this weekend after no @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday .
There were also no winners of the £1 million draw , while @ @ @ @ @ of six balls for the £1,750 prize .
Wednesday 's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers @ @ @ @ @ 04 , 52 , 27 and 22 and the Bonus Ball was 30 .
Set @ @ @ @ @ machine Guinevere were used .
One player won the top prize of £350,000 on the @ @ @ @ @ seven others winning £13,000 prizes by matching four balls .
No one scooped the £500,000 @ @ @ @ @ draw , which had the winning numbers of 34 , 28 , 07 , 29 @ @ @ @ @ was 09 .

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National Lottery players could be in with a chance to win an estimated £9.8 million jackpot this weekend after no one won the top prize on Wednesday.
There were also no winners of the £1 million draw, while 49 players matched five out of six balls for the £1,750 prize.
Wednesday's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers were 17, 16, 04, 52, 27 and 22 and the Bonus Ball was 30.
Set of balls three and draw machine Guinevere were used.
One player won the top prize of £350,000 on the Lotto HotPicks competition, with seven others winning £13,000 prizes by matching four balls.
No one scooped the £500,000 grand prize in the Thunderball draw, which had the winning numbers of 34, 28, 07, 29 and 05 while the Thunderball was 09.


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Birmingham coronavirus cases hit 734 as death toll across city soars

The official number of Birmingham coronavirus cases has surpassed 700 , according to the latest government figures .
Cases in @ @ @ @ @ since 9am on Tuesday ( March 31 ) morning .
The new figures were released @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday ( April 1 ) .
Nationally , there have been a total of 29,474 @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham has 734 , making it the biggest hotspot for the deadly bug outside of @ @ @ @ @ there are 307 cases , with 275 in Nottinghamshire .
Staffordshire has 329 .
In @ @ @ @ @ are 208 in Wolverhampton and Walsall has 198 , with 190 in Warwickshire .
Here @ @ @ @ @ by health officials showing positive coronavirus cases around the country :

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The official number of Birmingham coronavirus cases has surpassed 700, according to the latest government figures.
Cases in the city increased to 734 since 9am on Tuesday (March 31) morning.
The new figures were released earlier this afternoon, on Wednesday (April 1).
Nationally, there have been a total of 29,474 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Birmingham has 734, making it the biggest hotspot for the deadly bug outside of London.
In Derbyshire, there are 307 cases, with 275 in Nottinghamshire. Staffordshire has 329.
In the Black Country, there are 208 in Wolverhampton and Walsall has 198, with 190 in Warwickshire.
Solihull has 126.
Worcestershire has 201.
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Here is the latest numbers released by health officials showing positive coronavirus cases around the country:
500 cases and above:
Birmingham: 734
Hampshire: 652
Surrey: 571
Sheffield: 541
Brent: 506
Hertfordshire: 480
Southwark: 474
Barnet: 468
Lambeth: 462
Kent: 455
Cumbria: 425
Essex: 420
Croydon: 380
Lancashire: 368
Wandsworth: 360
Ealing: 350
Harrow: 347
Newham: 330
Staffordshire: 329
Bromley: 321
Derbyshire: 307
Westminster: 301
Lewisham: 285
Nottinghamshire: 275
Liverpool: 262
Waltham Forest: 260
Tower Hamlets: 241
Enfield: 240
Oxfordshire: 234
Newcastle upon Tyne: 225
Hillingdon: 222
Hackney and City of London: 221
Hounslow: 214
Camden: 212
Wolverhampton: 208
Merton: 208
Greenwich: 205
Worcestershire: 201
Walsall: 198
Redbridge: 196
Buckinghamshire: 195
Haringey: 194
Leeds: 192
Kensington and Chelsea: 191
Warwickshire: 190
Leicestershire: 187
Northamptonshire: 187
Sandwell: 186
Norfolk: 180
Hammersmith and Fulham: 177
Islington: 174
Gloucestershire: 172
West Sussex: 160
Dudley: 157
Manchester: 155
North Yorkshire: 149
Bexley: 147
Derby: 143
Richmond upon Thames: 142
Sutton: 142
Cambridgeshire: 141
Havering: 133
Lincolnshire: 133
County Durham: 131
Barking and Dagenham: 130
Salford: 129
Devon: 128
Coventry: 127
Solihull: 126
Suffolk: 125
Barnsley: 122
Nottingham: 120
Bristol, City of: 117
Milton Keynes: 117
Slough: 115
Oldham: 114
Sunderland: 109
Kingston upon Thames: 108
Stockport: 107
Rotherham: 107
Trafford: 104
Shropshire: 102
Leicester: 101
Kirklees: 101
Southampton: 100
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly: 99
Medway: 98
Bradford: 95
Rochdale: 94
Wiltshire: 93
Northumberland: 92
Luton: 91
North Tyneside: 87
Sefton: 86
East Sussex: 84
Wirral: 83
Central Bedfordshire: 81
Gateshead: 80
Portsmouth: 79
Doncaster: 79
Wakefield: 79
Tameside: 77
South Gloucestershire: 76
Cheshire East: 76
Windsor and Maidenhead: 75
Bury: 75
St. Helens: 72
Wokingham: 67
Wigan: 67
Reading: 66
Cheshire West and Chester: 65
West Berkshire: 63
Somerset: 63
Thurrock: 62
Dorset: 62
Stockton-on-Tees: 60
Bedford: 60
Middlesbrough: 59
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 58
Plymouth: 56
Stoke-on-Trent: 55
Calderdale: 54
Knowsley: 53
Redcar and Cleveland: 51
Bolton: 51
Brighton and Hove: 49
Telford and Wrekin: 48
East Riding of Yorkshire: 46
Bath and North East Somerset: 45
Southend-on-Sea: 44
South Tyneside: 44
North Somerset: 42
Torbay: 42
Warrington: 40
Herefordshire, County of: 40
Peterborough: 36
York: 35
Bracknell Forest: 35
Halton: 32
Swindon: 31
Blackpool: 27
Blackburn with Darwen: 25
Darlington: 24
North East Lincolnshire: 23
North Lincolnshire: 23
Hartlepool: 15
Kingston upon Hull, City of: 14
Isle of Wight: 14
Rutland: 4


birminghammail--2020-04-01--What date did the UK go into lockdown and when will it be removed?

The UK is in a state of lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus - although the Government has not used that term to describe the restrictions that have been imposed .
So when did it begin ?
It 's easy to lose track of time when slumped indoors for days on end .
And so it might seem like lockdown has been going on for far longer than it actually has .
In his speech on March 16 , Boris Johnson urged everyone `` to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel '' , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working from home where they possibly can .
And you should avoid pubs , clubs , theatres and other such social venues . ''
The impact on normally bustling city centres and businesses was dramatic .
And it became even more startling when , on March 23 , a lockdown was announced .
The Prime Minister told the nation : `` From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home .
`` Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why people will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes : • shopping for basic necessities , as infrequently as possible • one form of exercise a day - for example a run , walk , or cycle - alone or with members of your household ; • any medical need , to provide care or to help a vulnerable person ; and • travelling to and from work , but only where this is absolutely necessary and can not be done from home . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only reasons you should leave your home .
`` You should not be meeting friends .
If your friends ask you to meet , you should say No .
`` You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home .
`` You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine - and you should do this as little as you can .
And use food delivery services where you can .
`` If you don ’ t follow the rules the police will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through fines and dispersing gatherings .
`` To ensure compliance with the Government ’ s instruction to stay at home , we will immediately : • close all shops selling non-essential goods ,  including clothing and electronic stores and other premises including libraries , playgrounds and outdoor gyms , and places of worship ; • we will stop all gatherings of more than two people in public – excluding people you live with ; • and we ’ ll stop all social events , including weddings , baptisms and other ceremonies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed . ''
The Government has since clarified what businesses must shut during the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
To reduce social contact , the Government ordered the following businesses and venues to close : 1 .
Restaurants and public houses , wine bars or other food and drink establishments including within hotels and members ’ clubs Exceptions : Food delivery and takeaway can remain operational and can be a new activity supported by the new permitted development right .
This covers the provision of hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for consumers for collection or delivery to be consumed , reheated or cooked by consumers off the premises .
Exceptions : Food delivery and takeaway can remain operational ( and as above ) .
Cafés and canteens at hospitals , police and fire services ’ places of work , care homes or schools ; prison and military canteens ; services providing food or drink to the homeless .
Where there are no practical alternatives , other workplace canteens can remain open to provide food for their staff and/or provide a space for breaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be encouraged to bring their own food , and distributors should move to takeaway .
Measures should be taken to minimise the number of people in the canteen / break space at any one given time , for example by using a rota .
Exceptions : Supermarkets and other food shops ; Medical services ( such as dental surgeries , opticians and audiology clinics , physiotherapy clinics , chirpody and podiatry clinics , and other professional vocational medical services ) ; pharmacies and chemists , including non-dispensing pharmacies ; petrol stations ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , plant and tool hire ; veterinary surgeries and pet shops ; agricultural supplies shops ; corner shops and newsagents ; off-licences and licenced shops selling alcohol , including those within breweries ; laundrettes and dry cleaners ; post offices ; vehicle rental services ; car garages and MOT services ; car parks ; high street banks , building societies , short-term loan providers , credit unions and cash points ; storage and distribution facilities , including delivery drop off points where they are on the premises of any of the above businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay open but only units of the types listed above may trade Exceptions : Market stalls which offer essential retail , such as grocery and food .
7 .
Hotels , hostels , B & Bs , holiday rentals , campsites and boarding houses for commercial use Exceptions : Where people live in these as interim abodes whilst their primary residence is unavailable , or they live in them in permanently they may continue to do so .
Critical workers and non-UK residents who are unable to travel to their country of residence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in hotels or similar where required .
People who are unable to move into a new home due to the current restrictions can also stay at hotels .
Where hotels , hostels , and B & Bs are providing rooms to support homeless and other vulnerable people such as those who can not safely stay in their home , through arrangements with local authorities and other public bodies , they may remain open .
Those attending a funeral will be able to use hotels when returning home would be impractical .
Hotels are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Exceptions : Where people live permanently in caravan parks or are staying in caravan parks as interim abodes where their primary residence is not available , they may continue to do so .
Exception : Digital library services and those where orders are taken electronically , by telephone or by post ( for example no-contact Home Library Services ) may continue .
Exceptions : For the purpose of hosting essential voluntary or public services , such as food banks , homeless services , and blood donation sessions .
Public venues that host blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for these services only .
A distance of two metres should be maintained as per Public Health England guidelines .
Exceptions : Funerals in places of worship and crematoria , where the congregation are members of the deceased ’ s household or close family .
In a case where no members of the deceased ’ s household or family members are attending , friends can attend .
A distance of two metres should be maintained between every household group , as per Public Health England guidelines .
A minister of religion or worship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their place of worship .
A place of worship may broadcast an act of worship , whether over the internet or otherwise .
For the purpose of hosting essential voluntary or public service , such as food banks , homeless services , and blood donation sessions .
Exception : Small group performances for the purposes of live streaming could be permissible where Public Health England guidelines are observed and no audience members attend the venue .
Exception : Any suitable assembly or leisure premises may open for blood donation sessions .
22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and outdoor gyms or similar The Government said : `` These businesses and venues must close as they involve prolonged close social contact , which increases the chance of infection spreading .
`` Providers of funeral services such as funeral directors and funeral homes may remain open , subject to Public Health England guidelines as mentioned above .
`` Parks will remain open but only for individuals and households to exercise once a day . ''
It added : `` Work carried out in people ’ s homes , for example by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can continue , provided that the tradesperson is well and has no symptoms .
`` Again , it will be important to ensure that Public Health England guidelines , including maintaining a two-metre distance from any household occupants , are followed to ensure everyone ’ s safety .
`` No work should be carried out in any household which is isolating or where an individual is being shielded , unless it is to remedy a direct risk to the safety of the household , such as emergency plumbing or repairs , and where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In such cases , Public Health England can provide advice to tradespeople and households .
`` No work should be carried out by a tradesperson who has coronavirus symptoms , however mild . ''
And on takeaway food , it clarified : `` People can continue to enter premises to access takeaway services , including delivery drivers .
`` Businesses are encouraged to take orders online or by telephone , and businesses should not provide seating areas , indoors and outdoors , for customers to consume food and drink on .
Ordering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting in , as per Public Health England guidelines .
`` Planning regulation has been changed to enable restaurants , cafés and pubs which do not currently offer delivery and hot food takeaway to do so .
The legislation can be accessed online .
`` People must not consume food or drinks on site at restaurants , cafés or pubs whilst waiting for takeaway food .
`` Those venues offering takeaway or delivery services must not include alcoholic beverages in this list if their licence does not already permit . ''
How long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and venues outlined above were ordered not to open from close of trade on March 23 , 2020 .
The first point of review for these measures will be in three weeks , which from the date of lockdown takes us up to Monday , April 6 .
This review will consider their necessity and effectiveness in light of changing circumstances , the Government said .
Professor Yvonne Doyle from Public Health England indicated at the Downing Street briefing on April 1 that the Prime Minister would review the situation after Easter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested .
But with school exams - set for May and June - cancelled , along with summer events such as Birmingham Pride ( which was due to take place on May 23 and 24 ) and the Glastonbury Festival ( originally scheduled for June 24-28 ) and Wimbledon ( June 29 to July 12 ) , the likelihood is of restrictions going on for several more months yet .
It 's thought that schools could remain shut until the new academic year begins in September .
England 's deputy chief medical officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not resume for at least six months .
Paul Hunter , professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia ( UEA ) , says it is plausible that if lots of people have had the virus already , restrictions could ease in June .
However , he says that is a big if and nobody can really predict the end of the epidemic .
He said : `` I think what will happen is that ( infection numbers ) will go down in June and we 'll start relaxing our controls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think there will be some transmission but not so much .
`` We will then get another peak in September and October , but the second peak wo n't be as dreadful as the first one ... and we should have drug treatments by the autumn that will stop people developing such serious illness .
`` If we have antibody tests , it also means we only have to start worrying about people who are still susceptible to the virus . ''

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The UK is in a state of lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus - although the Government has not used that term to describe the restrictions that have been imposed.
The official description for what's going on is social distancing. So when did it all begin and how long will it last?
It's easy to lose track of time when slumped indoors for days on end. And so it might seem like lockdown has been going on for far longer than it actually has.
In his speech on March 16, Boris Johnson urged everyone "to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel", adding: "We need people to start working from home where they possibly can. And you should avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues."
The impact on normally bustling city centres and businesses was dramatic.
And it became even more startling when, on March 23, a lockdown was announced.
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The Prime Minister told the nation: "From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home.
"Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households.
"That is why people will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes:
shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;
any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home."
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He went on: "These are the only reasons you should leave your home.
"You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No.
"You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home.
"You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine - and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can.
"If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings.
"To ensure compliance with the Government’s instruction to stay at home, we will immediately:
close all shops selling non-essential goods, including clothing and electronic stores and other premises including libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms, and places of worship;
we will stop all gatherings of more than two people in public – excluding people you live with;
and we’ll stop all social events, including weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies, but excluding funerals.
"Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed."
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The Government has since clarified what businesses must shut during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
To reduce social contact, the Government ordered the following businesses and venues to close:
1. Restaurants and public houses, wine bars or other food and drink establishments including within hotels and members’ clubs
Exceptions: Food delivery and takeaway can remain operational and can be a new activity supported by the new permitted development right. This covers the provision of hot or cold food that has been prepared for consumers for collection or delivery to be consumed, reheated or cooked by consumers off the premises.
2. Cafés and canteens
Exceptions: Food delivery and takeaway can remain operational (and as above).
Cafés and canteens at hospitals, police and fire services’ places of work, care homes or schools; prison and military canteens; services providing food or drink to the homeless.
Where there are no practical alternatives, other workplace canteens can remain open to provide food for their staff and/or provide a space for breaks. However, where possible, staff should be encouraged to bring their own food, and distributors should move to takeaway. Measures should be taken to minimise the number of people in the canteen / break space at any one given time, for example by using a rota.
3. Hairdressers, barbers, beauty and nail salons, including piercing and tattoo parlours
4. All retail with notable exceptions
Exceptions: Supermarkets and other food shops; Medical services (such as dental surgeries, opticians and audiology clinics, physiotherapy clinics, chiropody and podiatry clinics, and other professional vocational medical services); pharmacies and chemists, including non-dispensing pharmacies; petrol stations; bicycle shops; hardware shops and equipment, plant and tool hire; veterinary surgeries and pet shops; agricultural supplies shops; corner shops and newsagents; off-licences and licenced shops selling alcohol, including those within breweries; laundrettes and dry cleaners; post offices; vehicle rental services; car garages and MOT services; car parks; high street banks, building societies, short-term loan providers, credit unions and cash points; storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off points where they are on the premises of any of the above businesses; public toilets; shopping centres may stay open but only units of the types listed above may trade
5. Outdoor and indoor markets
Exceptions: Market stalls which offer essential retail, such as grocery and food.
6. Auction houses
7. Hotels, hostels, B&Bs, holiday rentals, campsites and boarding houses for commercial use
Exceptions: Where people live in these as interim abodes whilst their primary residence is unavailable, or they live in them in permanently they may continue to do so.
Critical workers and non-UK residents who are unable to travel to their country of residence during this period can continue to stay in hotels or similar where required.
People who are unable to move into a new home due to the current restrictions can also stay at hotels.
Where hotels, hostels, and B&Bs are providing rooms to support homeless and other vulnerable people such as those who cannot safely stay in their home, through arrangements with local authorities and other public bodies, they may remain open.
Those attending a funeral will be able to use hotels when returning home would be impractical.
Hotels are allowed to host blood donation sessions.
8. Caravan parks/sites for commercial uses
Exceptions: Where people live permanently in caravan parks or are staying in caravan parks as interim abodes where their primary residence is not available, they may continue to do so.
9. Libraries
Exception: Digital library services and those where orders are taken electronically, by telephone or by post (for example no-contact Home Library Services) may continue.
10. Community centres, youth centres and similar
Exceptions: For the purpose of hosting essential voluntary or public services, such as food banks, homeless services, and blood donation sessions.
Public venues that host blood donation sessions can continue to open temporarily for these services only. A distance of two metres should be maintained as per Public Health England guidelines.
11. Places of worship
Exceptions: Funerals in places of worship and crematoria, where the congregation are members of the deceased’s household or close family. In a case where no members of the deceased’s household or family members are attending, friends can attend. A distance of two metres should be maintained between every household group, as per Public Health England guidelines.
A minister of religion or worship leader may leave their home to travel to their place of worship. A place of worship may broadcast an act of worship, whether over the internet or otherwise.
For the purpose of hosting essential voluntary or public service, such as food banks, homeless services, and blood donation sessions.
12. Museums and galleries
13. Nightclubs
14. Cinemas, theatres and concert halls
Exception: Small group performances for the purposes of live streaming could be permissible where Public Health England guidelines are observed and no audience members attend the venue.
15. Bingo halls, casinos and betting shops
17. Spas and massage parlours
18. Skating rinks
19. Fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools or other indoor leisure centres
Exception: Any suitable assembly or leisure premises may open for blood donation sessions.
20. Arcades, bowling alleys, soft play centres and similar
21. Funfairs
22. Playgrounds, sports courts and pitches, and outdoor gyms or similar
The Government said: "These businesses and venues must close as they involve prolonged close social contact, which increases the chance of infection spreading.
"Providers of funeral services such as funeral directors and funeral homes may remain open, subject to Public Health England guidelines as mentioned above.
"Parks will remain open but only for individuals and households to exercise once a day."
What about vital repairs needed in your home?
The Government added: "Work carried out in people’s homes, for example by tradespeople carrying out repairs and maintenance, can continue, provided that the tradesperson is well and has no symptoms.
"Again, it will be important to ensure that Public Health England guidelines, including maintaining a two-metre distance from any household occupants, are followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
"No work should be carried out in any household which is isolating or where an individual is being shielded, unless it is to remedy a direct risk to the safety of the household, such as emergency plumbing or repairs, and where the tradesperson is willing to do so. In such cases, Public Health England can provide advice to tradespeople and households.
"No work should be carried out by a tradesperson who has coronavirus symptoms, however mild."
So getting a takeaway is okay?
And on takeaway food, the Government clarified: "People can continue to enter premises to access takeaway services, including delivery drivers.
"Businesses are encouraged to take orders online or by telephone, and businesses should not provide seating areas, indoors and outdoors, for customers to consume food and drink on. Ordering in advance is strongly encouraged to avoid waiting in, as per Public Health England guidelines.
"Planning regulation has been changed to enable restaurants, cafés and pubs which do not currently offer delivery and hot food takeaway to do so. The legislation can be accessed online.
"People must not consume food or drinks on site at restaurants, cafés or pubs whilst waiting for takeaway food.
"Those venues offering takeaway or delivery services must not include alcoholic beverages in this list if their licence does not already permit."
How long before lockdown is removed?
The businesses and venues outlined above were ordered not to open from close of trade on March 23, 2020.
The first point of review for these measures will be in three weeks, which from the start of lockdown takes us up to Monday, April 6.
This review will consider their "necessity and effectiveness in light of changing circumstances", the Government said.
Professor Yvonne Doyle from Public Health England indicated at the Downing Street briefing on April 1 that the Prime Minister would review the situation after Easter, making it a week more than originally suggested before the social distancing rules are reassessed.
But with school exams - set for May and June - cancelled, along with summer events such as Birmingham Pride (which was due to take place on May 23 and 24), the Glastonbury Festival (originally scheduled for June 24-28) and Wimbledon (June 29 to July 12), the likelihood is of restrictions going on for several more months yet.
It's thought that schools could remain shut until the new academic year begins in September.
England's deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries has suggested normal life will not resume for at least six months.
Paul Hunter, professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia (UEA), says it is plausible that restrictions could ease in June.
However, he says that is a big if and nobody can really predict the end of the epidemic.
He said: "I think what will happen is that (infection numbers) will go down in June and we'll start relaxing our controls in June.
"In the summer, I think there will be some transmission but not so much.
"We will then get another peak in September and October, but the second peak won't be as dreadful as the first one... and we should have drug treatments by the autumn that will stop people developing such serious illness.
"If we have antibody tests, it also means we only have to start worrying about people who are still susceptible to the virus."


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Man who coughed on cop claiming to have coronavirus jailed for six months

A man who coughed on a police officer and claimed to have coronavirus has been jailed for six months .
Adam Lewis , 55 , was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates ' Court on Wednesday after being convicted of an assault on an emergency worker , the Metropolitan Police said .
The case is believed to be the first jail sentence in London for a Covid-19-related assault involving a police officer .
The Met said the officer had been flagged down by a member of the public while he was on cycle patrol in Westminster at around 3.40pm on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been seen trying the handles of car doors in the area .
He subsequently approached Lewis and attempted to detain him for a search , at which point Lewis tried to resist and smashed a bottle of wine he was holding on the floor .
Police said Lewis then verbally threatened the officer , telling him : `` I am Covid and I am going to cough in your face and you will get it . ''
He then coughed on the officer - who was trying to keep him at arm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shield his mouth , and fell to the floor .
The officer bent down to restrain him , while holding his head away from Lewis , who attempted to cough up phlegm , before trying to spit in his face .
Lewis also threatened to bite the officer shortly after telling the him he had a `` bad disease '' and he was going to give it to him .
Police said Lewis was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and taken into custody at a central London police station .
Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers are doing everything they can to keep the public safe and police to the very best of their abilities - and we appreciate that the vast majority of people are making every effort to comply with the measures the Government has introduced .
`` While these type of assaults are thankfully a rare occurrence , this incident was horrendous and if we do encounter this type of unacceptable behaviour we will be robust in our response .
`` I hope the sentence today conveys a strong message that it will not be @ @ @

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A man who coughed on a police officer and claimed to have coronavirus has been jailed for six months.
Adam Lewis, 55, was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday after being convicted of an assault on an emergency worker, the Metropolitan Police said.
The case is believed to be the first jail sentence in London for a Covid-19-related assault involving a police officer.
The Met said the officer had been flagged down by a member of the public while he was on cycle patrol in Westminster at around 3.40pm on Tuesday.
The officer was told that a man had been seen trying the handles of car doors in the area.
He subsequently approached Lewis and attempted to detain him for a search, at which point Lewis tried to resist and smashed a bottle of wine he was holding on the floor.
Police said Lewis then verbally threatened the officer, telling him: "I am Covid and I am going to cough in your face and you will get it."
He then coughed on the officer - who was trying to keep him at arm's length - making no attempt to shield his mouth, and fell to the floor.
The officer bent down to restrain him, while holding his head away from Lewis, who attempted to cough up phlegm, before trying to spit in his face.
Lewis also threatened to bite the officer shortly after telling the him he had a "bad disease" and he was going to give it to him.
Police said Lewis was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and taken into custody at a central London police station.
Chief Superintendent Helen Harper said: "My officers are doing everything they can to keep the public safe and police to the very best of their abilities - and we appreciate that the vast majority of people are making every effort to comply with the measures the Government has introduced.
"While these type of assaults are thankfully a rare occurrence, this incident was horrendous and if we do encounter this type of unacceptable behaviour we will be robust in our response.
"I hope the sentence today conveys a strong message that it will not be tolerated."


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the pressure too much , you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm .
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw .
If you ’ ve missed out , you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening.
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions, with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights.
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm.
EuroMillions draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw.
If you’ve missed out, you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - sales re-open at 9pm.
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 04, 16, 17, 22, 27, 52.
The Bonus Ball is 30.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £7.9 million.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 05, 07, 28, 29, 34.
The Thunderball is 09.


birminghammail--2020-04-01--Major UEFA decision clears path for West Brom's promotion hopes

A UEFA meeting has paved the way for the Championship season to be completed , giving West Bromwich Albion the chance to seal promotion .
Albion 's bid to return to the top-flight is on hold until the end of the month at the earliest after fixtures were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic .
That decision has created uncertainty about how to finish the campaign or whether it will be completed at all .
Slaven Bilic 's side trail Leeds United by a point as things stand , and hold a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham .
UEFA held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representatives from the 55 member nations to discuss the latest response to the Covid-19 outbreak .
And in a major boost for EFL clubs , it was decided that all UEFA competition matches , such as games in the Champions League and Europa League and international clashes , are suspended until further notice .
Deadlines for achieving qualification into those competitions are also postponed .
The decision gives domestic leagues including those in England more room to manoeuvre as they put together their own plans for finishing the season without a fixed deadline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body .
Remaining fixtures could now be played in June if decision-makers wish to follow that path .
Championship sides have nine matches left to play in order to finish the season .
Earlier this month UEFA confirmed the European Championships had been postponed for a year , giving priority to completing domestic leagues instead .
It has been suggested clubs could be forced into playing their remaining fixtures behind-closed-doors .

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A UEFA meeting has paved the way for the Championship season to be completed, giving West Bromwich Albion the chance to seal promotion.
Albion's bid to return to the top-flight is on hold until the end of the month at the earliest after fixtures were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
That decision has created uncertainty about how to finish the campaign or whether it will be completed at all.
Slaven Bilic's side trail Leeds United by a point as things stand, and hold a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham.
UEFA held a video conference meeting on Wednesday with representatives from the 55 member nations to discuss the latest response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
And in a major boost for EFL clubs, it was decided that all UEFA competition matches, such as games in the Champions League and Europa League and international clashes, are suspended until further notice. Deadlines for achieving qualification into those competitions are also postponed.
The decision gives domestic leagues including those in England more room to manoeuvre as they put together their own plans for finishing the season without a fixed deadline in place from European football's governing body.
Remaining fixtures could now be played in June if decision-makers wish to follow that path.
Championship sides have nine matches left to play in order to finish the season.
Earlier this month UEFA confirmed the European Championships had been postponed for a year, giving priority to completing domestic leagues instead.
It has been suggested clubs could be forced into playing their remaining fixtures behind-closed-doors.