birminghammail--2020-08-09--Disbelief as pub-goers told to isolate as Covid outbreak linked to BBQ

Readers have reacted in disbelief that 70 pub-goers will now need to self-isolate after a coronavirus outbreak was linked to barbecue in Smethwick .
BirminghamLive users have called for a 'second lockdown ' after news broke that The Soho Foundry Tavern customers will have to stay at home until next Sunday , August , 16 .
Sandwell Council and Public Health England is also on the hunt for those who attended .
The pub , in Foundry Lane , closed voluntarily on Thursday , August 6 , after three people who were at the BBQ tested positive for Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ among the three people who tested positive .
Anyone who shows symptoms of the disease , such as a continuous cough , fever or a change in taste or smell , has been told to book a test immediately .
A walk-in testing site was set up in St Pauls Road , Smethwick , last week to help residents in the borough get tested quickly .
Director of Public Health in Sandwell , Dr Lisa McNally , praised the landlady of the pub for voluntarily closing and notifying the authority .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would want business owners to do in this situation .
`` They voluntarily took the decision to close and contacted us for advice .
I would urge all businesses to do the same .
`` Pubs need to be very careful at this time to gather contact details of customers and ensure social distancing at all times . ''
But readers have blasted the actions of those that attended the pub .
Trevor Brennan said : `` Lock us down – it ’ s needed . ''
While Steve Bursi added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs don ’ t mean you should .
Right lack of common sense about . ''
And Jass Farrell penned : `` Pubs need to stay shut .
People can ’ t behave themselves after a drink .
I would rather have the schools open so kids do not miss any more education .
You can drink once schools close again .
Our children are missing out on an education . ''
Area leader and Black Country Governor Birmingham Women 's and Children 's NHS Foundation Trust , Rizwan Jalil , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ landlady at Soho Tavern for taking this step to protect people and prevent the spread of virus .
`` I hope that people who attended the pub last week can be reached and that they take the advice to self-isolate seriously .
`` I feel the government should have thought through the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to prevent a sudden rush to pubs and restaurants .
Providing a 50 per cent discount for takeaways or a discount towards supermarket shopping would have helped businesses without the need for people to congregate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should work with the people to help overcome the economic situation by listening and responding to local communities .
Stricter rules and enforcement at pubs and restaurants are required to prevent further outbreaks . ''
Councillor Maria Crompton , the deputy leader of Sandwell Council , said : `` We urgently need to alert anyone who attended the event last weekend to self-isolate until Sunday 16th August .
If they have any symptoms they should book a test .
Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms can now get a test .
If it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ text , email or phone and asked to log on to the NHS Test and Trace website .
There you will be asked for personal information including : • Name , date of birth and postcode • Who you live with • Names and contact details of people you have been in close contact with in the 48 hours before your symptoms started • people you spend 15 minutes or more with at a distance of less than 2m • people you have direct contact with - such as sexual partners , household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had face-to-face conversations at a distance of less than 1m The contact must have taken place between two days before and up to seven days after symptoms appeared .
No-one contacted as a result of you testing positive for coronavirus will be told your identity .
A parent or guardian will need to give permission for a call with under-18s to continue .
The aim is for the scheme to eventually feature phonelines manned by contact tracers , a website , a smartphone app and a local response team on standby .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England on 28 May .
The app is still being trialled on the Isle of Wight and has n't been released more widely , although business minister Nadhim Zahawi suggested it would be in place by the end of June .
`` Everyone needs to stay incredibly vigilant - the virus is still out there and the situation remains extremely serious – as this potential outbreak shows .
`` I would like to ask employers to be supportive too – if someone needs to self-isolate for the required time to comply with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can to accommodate that . ''
Only yesterday the council advised it was relaxing its coronavirus advice to residents after a 30 per cent fall in new cases over the last seven days .
Coronavirus latest updates - how to get our free newsletter in your inbox There 's no doubt that Covid-19 has had a huge impact on all our lives .
Birmingham has seen thousands of deaths as a result of coronavirus and one hospital trust in the city has recorded higher deaths than anywhere else in the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be hard to know where to turn for the latest news and information .
Well , now you can get it all in one place with our BirminghamLive daily newsletter .
Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article , which looks like this : It 's a free and easy way to follow up-to-date developments on the lockdown restrictions , Government guidelines , shop and restaurant reopenings , track and trace initiatives , development of a vaccine and official details of the number of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the day 's headlines in one place every day .
You can also follow the latest updates on Facebook in our Birmingham - Coronavirus Updates group , where you can discuss what 's going on and share other news you 've found .
We also have a free app which you can download .
It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region .
Find it on Google Play Store and App Store The authority said that those shielding from Covid-19 across the borough do n't need to anymore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a third .
But health chiefs are continuing to ask residents to not have visitors to their home - except for those in their `` bubble '' .
Advice on care home visits in Sandwell remains that they should remain closed to visits except for window visits and special arrangements for end of life visits .
More information on the coronavirus pandemic in Sandwell is on the council website here .
Sandwell Council will continue to offer help to anyone who still needs support at this time , visit the emergency help @ @ @ @ @ @

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Readers have reacted in disbelief that 70 pub-goers will now need to self-isolate after a coronavirus outbreak was linked to barbecue in Smethwick.
BirminghamLive users have called for a 'second lockdown' after news broke that The Soho Foundry Tavern customers will have to stay at home until next Sunday, August, 16.
Sandwell Council and Public Health England is also on the hunt for those who attended.
The pub, in Foundry Lane, closed voluntarily on Thursday, August 6, after three people who were at the BBQ tested positive for Covid-19.
At least one member of staff was among the three people who tested positive.
Anyone who shows symptoms of the disease, such as a continuous cough, fever or a change in taste or smell, has been told to book a test immediately.
A walk-in testing site was set up in St Pauls Road, Smethwick, last week to help residents in the borough get tested quickly.
Director of Public Health in Sandwell, Dr Lisa McNally, praised the landlady of the pub for voluntarily closing and notifying the authority.
She said: "They did exactly what we would want business owners to do in this situation.
"They voluntarily took the decision to close and contacted us for advice. I would urge all businesses to do the same.
"Pubs need to be very careful at this time to gather contact details of customers and ensure social distancing at all times."
But readers have blasted the actions of those that attended the pub.
Trevor Brennan said: "Lock us down – it’s needed."
While Steve Bursi added: "Just because you can go out to pubs don’t mean you should. Right lack of common sense about."
And Jass Farrell penned: "Pubs need to stay shut. People can’t behave themselves after a drink. I would rather have the schools open so kids do not miss any more education. You can drink once schools close again. Our children are missing out on an education."
Area leader and Black Country Governor Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Rizwan Jalil, said: "I respect the decision of the landlady at Soho Tavern for taking this step to protect people and prevent the spread of virus.
"I hope that people who attended the pub last week can be reached and that they take the advice to self-isolate seriously.
"I feel the government should have thought through the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to prevent a sudden rush to pubs and restaurants. Providing a 50 per cent discount for takeaways or a discount towards supermarket shopping would have helped businesses without the need for people to congregate within closed spaces.
"The government should work with the people to help overcome the economic situation by listening and responding to local communities. Stricter rules and enforcement at pubs and restaurants are required to prevent further outbreaks."
Councillor Maria Crompton, the deputy leader of Sandwell Council, said: "We urgently need to alert anyone who attended the event last weekend to self-isolate until Sunday 16th August. If they have any symptoms they should book a test.
What is contact tracing? Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms can now get a test. If it's positive you'll be contacted by text, email or phone and asked to log on to the NHS Test and Trace website. There you will be asked for personal information including: Name, date of birth and postcode
Who you live with
Places you visited recently
Names and contact details of people you have been in close contact with in the 48 hours before your symptoms started Close contacts are: people you spend 15 minutes or more with at a distance of less than 2m
people you have direct contact with - such as sexual partners, household members or people with whom you have had face-to-face conversations at a distance of less than 1m The contact must have taken place between two days before and up to seven days after symptoms appeared. No-one contacted as a result of you testing positive for coronavirus will be told your identity. A parent or guardian will need to give permission for a call with under-18s to continue. The aim is for the scheme to eventually feature phonelines manned by contact tracers, a website, a smartphone app and a local response team on standby. The contact tracing service and website were launched in England on 28 May. The app is still being trialled on the Isle of Wight and hasn't been released more widely, although business minister Nadhim Zahawi suggested it would be in place by the end of June.
"Everyone needs to stay incredibly vigilant - the virus is still out there and the situation remains extremely serious – as this potential outbreak shows.
"I would like to ask employers to be supportive too – if someone needs to self-isolate for the required time to comply with the safety guidance, please do all you can to accommodate that."
Only yesterday the council advised it was relaxing its coronavirus advice to residents after a 30 per cent fall in new cases over the last seven days.
The authority said that those shielding from Covid-19 across the borough don't need to anymore after the number of new cases fell by a third.
But health chiefs are continuing to ask residents to not have visitors to their home - except for those in their "bubble".
Advice on care home visits in Sandwell remains that they should remain closed to visits except for window visits and special arrangements for end of life visits.
More information on the coronavirus pandemic in Sandwell is on the council website here.
Sandwell Council will continue to offer help to anyone who still needs support at this time, visit the emergency help webpage or call 0121 569 2266


birminghammail--2020-08-09--West Brom alter approach in bid to seal a deal for midfielder - report

West Bromwich Albion are believed to have taken a change of tack in their bid to bring midfielder Filip Krovinovic back to The Hawthorns .
Portuguese newspaper Record reported last week how a second loan offer for the crafty Croatian had been rejected with Benfica eager to make any deal permanent .
But negotiations appear to have moved on with the Express and Star reporting Albion have approached the Portuguese club about a second loan that would contain a clause to make the deal permanent .
That clause would reportedly be triggered if the Baggies avoided relegation .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be , although Record claimed Albion do not want to pay in excess of £10 million .
The ball now appears to be in Benifca 's court as they assess the best option for Krovinovic moving forward .
The 24-year-old could attempt to break through at Benfica , but that would be unlikely having only made 17 league appearances in his first two seasons at the club , albeit under managers who have since left .
Krovinovic thoroughly enjoyed his loan experience with the Baggies .
And his value , as a creator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can thread passes into forward players , is likely to be seen in sharper focus at The Hawthorns than at Benfica .
He played a key role in the team 's promotion to the Premier League , especially in the second half of the campaign , making 43 appearances in total .
Slaven Bilic 's first signing as Baggies boss , Krovinovic was also a hit off the pitch and proved immensely popular with team-mates , club staff and the fans .

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West Bromwich Albion are believed to have taken a change of tack in their bid to bring midfielder Filip Krovinovic back to The Hawthorns.
Portuguese newspaper Record reported last week how a second loan offer for the crafty Croatian had been rejected with Benfica eager to make any deal permanent.
But negotiations appear to have moved on with the Express and Star reporting Albion have approached the Portuguese club about a second loan that would contain a clause to make the deal permanent.
That clause would reportedly be triggered if the Baggies avoided relegation. It's not clear what the permanent fee would be, although Record claimed Albion do not want to pay in excess of £10 million.
The ball now appears to be in Benifca's court as they assess the best option for Krovinovic moving forward.
The 24-year-old could attempt to break through at Benfica, but that would be unlikely having only made 17 league appearances in his first two seasons at the club, albeit under managers who have since left.
Krovinovic thoroughly enjoyed his loan experience with the Baggies.
And his value, as a creator who picks up space between the lines and can thread passes into forward players, is likely to be seen in sharper focus at The Hawthorns than at Benfica.
He played a key role in the team's promotion to the Premier League, especially in the second half of the campaign, making 43 appearances in total.
Slaven Bilic's first signing as Baggies boss, Krovinovic was also a hit off the pitch and proved immensely popular with team-mates, club staff and the fans.


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Kia takes out traffic lights in crash at major city junction

Emergency services were called to a notorious city junction after a smash .
A white Kia Niro collided with traffic @ @ @ @ @ on Bristol Road , Edgbaston shortly before 8.20pm on August 8 .
Two fire crews @ @ @ @ @ police cars were pictured at the scene towards Belgrave Middleway - where six people died @ @ @ @ @ 2017 .
Fortunately , it is not believed anyone was badly hurt in the latest @ @ @ @ @ route .
West Midlands Police were said to be on scene to recover one of @ @ @ @ @ spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We had two pumps on Bristol @ @ @ @ @ first call at 8.23pm on Saturday night .
`` We were called to two cars @ @ @ @ @ had collided with the traffic lights .
`` All occupants were given precautionary checks .
@ @ @ @ @ Ambulance were also in attendance .
`` And police were there awaiting recovery of the @ @ @

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Emergency services were called to a notorious city junction after a smash.
A white Kia Niro collided with traffic lights after a two-car crash on Bristol Road, Edgbaston shortly before 8.20pm on August 8.
Two fire crews, an ambulance and marked police cars were pictured at the scene towards Belgrave Middleway - where six people died in a tragic crash in 2017.
Fortunately, it is not believed anyone was badly hurt in the latest crash on the major commuter route.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
All occupants received precautionary checks with West Midlands Ambulance Service.
West Midlands Police were said to be on scene to recover one of the two vehicles.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We had two pumps on Bristol Road, Edgbaston after the first call at 8.23pm on Saturday night.
"We were called to two cars in collision. One vehicle had collided with the traffic lights.
"All occupants were given precautionary checks. Highways were in attendance. Ambulance were also in attendance.
"And police were there awaiting recovery of the car."


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Watch boy racers cause havoc on roads

Watch boy racers cause havoc on roads

Videos of boy racers driving at breakneck speeds , performing dangerous drifts at roundabouts and near misses have been posted in a series of Tiktok clips .
BirminghamLive has unearthed the secret world of underground street racing and illicit car cruiser events across the region .
Despite the High Court injunction – which has banned these dangerous stunts – a raft of foolhardy car enthusiasts have been taking to the streets and filming their antics for approval online .
In the flashy social media clips , people can be seen lining roads as boy racers perform dangerous stunts and flout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the clips that are being hosted online over the last six months : Shocking footage showing two supercharged cars racing along a Birmingham dual carriageway at more than 110mph .
The video shows the tuned Honda Civic Type R drag racing a Lamborghini along Alcester Road , near Wythall .
These petrolheads can be seen screaming down the public road and passing within inches of other motorists – while clocking around 116mph .
Dangerous drivers at cruise 'floor it ' as scores of people watch Dozens of people were filmed lining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racers perform dangerous stunts in their souped-up cars .
Scores of onlookers can be seen watching on as the group of car cruisers can be seen tearing along Trinity Way , West Bromwich .
A blue BMW M3 is even captured narrowly avoiding a crash .
The clip can be watched below .
A passenger in a legendary Japanese muscle has filmed a driver flying along a major Birmingham road in a dangerous TikTok video .
The bayside blue Nissan Skyline GTR R34 – worth around £80,000 – can be seen hurtling down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing other motorists with ease .
During the clip , which can be watched below , the driver of the iconic motor can be heard travelling through the gears as it continues to speed up .
Two TikTok videos have also captured the moments a luxury motor flies along a motorway at 165mph and another recklessly undertaking in Great Barr .
The crazy clips – which were filmed on a mobile phone – begins with the driver of a £92,000 Audi RS6 hitting more than double the national 70mph speed limit .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the opposite direction as the foolhardy petrolheads pass cars by a matter of inches .
The terrifying clip can be watched below .
What happens if they are caught ?
Anyone caught flouting the injunction , which has been extended until 2021 , could be arrested , have their cars crushed , fined or handed a two-year prison sentence .
Chief Supt Ian Green , lead for Operation Hercules , said : `` There is a huge amount of work going on to tackle this issue as we know many people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We carry out regular operations across the force in response to concerns raised by communities .
These are also now supported by police drone pilots who gather information on offenders .
`` It ’ s all part of our ongoing commitment to listen to what our communities are telling us they are concerned about and taking action against offenders .
`` Operations like this should act as a stark warning to any motorist who thinks they can drive dangerously or anti-socially on our roads .
We won ’ t tolerate this behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re determined to bring offenders to justice and keep our roads safe . ''

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Videos of boy racers driving at breakneck speeds, performing dangerous drifts at roundabouts and near misses have been posted in a series of Tiktok clips.
BirminghamLive has unearthed the secret world of underground street racing and illicit car cruiser events across the region.
Despite the High Court injunction – which has banned these dangerous stunts – a raft of foolhardy car enthusiasts have been taking to the streets and filming their antics for approval online.
In the flashy social media clips, people can be seen lining roads as boy racers perform dangerous stunts and flout the court order.
Here is just some of the clips that are being hosted online over the last six months:
Lamborghini hits 116mph during illegal drag race
Shocking footage showing two supercharged cars racing along a Birmingham dual carriageway at more than 110mph.
The video shows the tuned Honda Civic Type R drag racing a Lamborghini along Alcester Road, near Wythall.
These petrolheads can be seen screaming down the public road and passing within inches of other motorists – while clocking around 116mph.
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Dangerous drivers at cruise 'floor it' as scores of people watch
Dozens of people were filmed lining a major busy dual carriageway as boy racers perform dangerous stunts in their souped-up cars.
Scores of onlookers can be seen watching on as the group of car cruisers can be seen tearing along Trinity Way, West Bromwich.
A blue BMW M3 is even captured narrowly avoiding a crash. The clip can be watched below.
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Watch dangerous Tiktok video as Nissan Skyline GTR R34 rip down A47
A passenger in a legendary Japanese muscle has filmed a driver flying along a major Birmingham road in a dangerous TikTok video.
The bayside blue Nissan Skyline GTR R34 – worth around £80,000 – can be seen hurtling down the city's A47 dual carriageway and passing other motorists with ease.
During the clip, which can be watched below , the driver of the iconic motor can be heard travelling through the gears as it continues to speed up.
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Audi hits 165mph on M6 and races £250k Rolls Royce
Two TikTok videos have also captured the moments a luxury motor flies along a motorway at 165mph and another recklessly undertaking in Great Barr.
The crazy clips – which were filmed on a mobile phone – begins with the driver of a £92,000 Audi RS6 hitting more than double the national 70mph speed limit.
A police car can even be seen heading in the opposite direction as the foolhardy petrolheads pass cars by a matter of inches. The terrifying clip can be watched below.
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What happens if they are caught?
Anyone caught flouting the injunction, which has been extended until 2021, could be arrested, have their cars crushed, fined or handed a two-year prison sentence.
Chief Supt Ian Green, lead for Operation Hercules, said: "There is a huge amount of work going on to tackle this issue as we know many people are concerned about anti-social and dangerous activity.
"We carry out regular operations across the force in response to concerns raised by communities. These are also now supported by police drone pilots who gather information on offenders.
"It’s all part of our ongoing commitment to listen to what our communities are telling us they are concerned about and taking action against offenders.
"Operations like this should act as a stark warning to any motorist who thinks they can drive dangerously or anti-socially on our roads. We won’t tolerate this behaviour, especially during the current pandemic. We’re determined to bring offenders to justice and keep our roads safe."


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Covid doctors' 'sacrifice' as they sent kids to live 4,000 miles away

Two Birmingham doctors who sacrificed not seeing their young sons for five months to work through the pandemic have urged the public to keep playing their part against the threat of Covid-19 .
Sharon Pitches , a consultant obstetrician working with pregnant women suffering from Covid-19 in intensive care and husband David , a public health consultant , made the difficult decision for their children to be looked after by family members in rural America .
The couple , who live in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham , said the separation had been `` painful '' - but Josiah , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` knew their parent 's sacrifices enabled them to devote more time to the fight against coronavirus . ''
The consultants also want to remind the public that the virus has not stopped spreading and urge them to respect social distancing and wear a face covering in public .
Speaking to BirminghamLive , Dr Pitches , who works for Dudley Council , said : `` Over the past few months work for my wife and for me has been relentless and close colleagues and their family members have died from Covid-19 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our children .
They have been doing their schoolwork remotely , they have been taking piano lessons via webcam , and we have Skyped them every day .
We know that very many people have had to make huge sacrifices over the past few months .
`` Most of our family are out in America and the children were able to keep away from large numbers .
People might think why on earth we have sent our children to America ?
It 's because we trust our family members and know their living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who take the required precautions and know our children are safe with them and have been in the past .
`` We considered this very carefully and would n't have done it if we 'd not been quite sure they would have been as safe there as they would here . ''
He added : `` Our separation has been painful for us as parents and our children know that their sacrifices have enabled Mummy and Daddy to devote more time to the fight against coronavirus .
`` We 're really proud of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safely back with us .
They have made a huge sacrifice too which I think should be recognised . ''
Mrs Pitches is a consultant obstetrician at Birmingham Women 's Hospital .
While Dr Pitches helped identify people especially vulnerable to coronavirus and arranged for their protection and food and medicine parcels and devised Covid-19 bereavement resources .
He also helped prevent spread of the virus into and around care homes while tracking the virus around Dudley .
Dr Pitches warned that we must `` not lose momentum '' in the fight against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together to overcome it . ''
`` People should remember we are still in a pandemic .
It 's concerning to us that as things open up people are taking liberties and not respecting social distancing or wear face coverings , '' he said .
`` This would undermine all the work that so many people have done over the last few months to bring things under control if the sacrifices that we 've all made were ignored by people who think it 's all over .
`` Large numbers of people and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff and other essential workers have made huge sacrifices and in that context what we have decided to do and what our children have done may not seem such a big sacrifice compared to others .
Coronavirus latest updates - how to get our free newsletter in your inbox There 's no doubt that Covid-19 has had a huge impact on all our lives .
Birmingham has seen thousands of deaths as a result of coronavirus and one hospital trust in the city has recorded higher deaths than anywhere else in the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can be hard to know where to turn for the latest news and information .
Well , now you can get it all in one place with our BirminghamLive daily newsletter .
Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article , which looks like this : It 's a free and easy way to follow up-to-date developments on the lockdown restrictions , Government guidelines , shop and restaurant reopenings , track and trace initiatives , development of a vaccine and official details of the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through all the day 's headlines in one place every day .
You can also follow the latest updates on Facebook in our Birmingham - Coronavirus Updates group , where you can discuss what 's going on and share other news you 've found .
We also have a free app which you can download .
It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region .
Find it on Google Play Store and App Store '' We must not lose the momentum .
It 's more important than ever that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He said his boys had been exited by the prospect of spending time with their wider family in the US and got on one of the last planes to leave in March before a travel ban struck .
The lads stayed with their aunt , who is a primary school teacher , and uncle , cousins , and their grandparents mainly in Indiana in the Mid-West .
They were able to get their school work done with virtual classes just as they would have done in Birmingham , their parents said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been in isolation in Connecticut getting ready to fly out with their grandparents .
They arrived into Birmingham Airport on Saturday , August 8 .
In their own words , Josiah and Samuel said : `` We came to America because coronavirus was around and the best thing to do was go to America .
`` We came because schools in England were closing and mummy and daddy were working hard because of coronavirus .
Mummy helps sick people and Daddy helps to stop the coronavirus from spreading . ''
They thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the countryside with rivers , mountains and forests , but said they are glad to be finally home and reunited with their parents .

Two Birmingham doctors who sacrificed not seeing their young sons for five months to work through the pandemic have urged the public to keep playing their part against the threat of Covid-19.
Sharon Pitches, a consultant obstetrician working with pregnant women suffering from Covid-19 in intensive care and husband David, a public health consultant, made the difficult decision for their children to be looked after by family members in rural America.
The couple, who live in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham, said the separation had been "painful" - but Josiah, eight, and Samuel, seven, "knew their parent's sacrifices enabled them to devote more time to the fight against coronavirus."
The consultants also want to remind the public that the virus has not stopped spreading and urge them to respect social distancing and wear a face covering in public.
Speaking to BirminghamLive, Dr Pitches, who works for Dudley Council, said: "Over the past few months work for my wife and for me has been relentless and close colleagues and their family members have died from Covid-19.
"Meanwhile life has been almost normal for our children. They have been doing their schoolwork remotely, they have been taking piano lessons via webcam, and we have Skyped them every day. We know that very many people have had to make huge sacrifices over the past few months.
"Most of our family are out in America and the children were able to keep away from large numbers. People might think why on earth we have sent our children to America? It's because we trust our family members and know their living circumstances and know they are sensible people who take the required precautions and know our children are safe with them and have been in the past.
"We considered this very carefully and wouldn't have done it if we'd not been quite sure they would have been as safe there as they would here."
He added: "Our separation has been painful for us as parents and our children know that their sacrifices have enabled Mummy and Daddy to devote more time to the fight against coronavirus.
"We're really proud of them. We're delighted they are safely back with us. They have made a huge sacrifice too which I think should be recognised."
Mrs Pitches is a consultant obstetrician at Birmingham Women's Hospital. While Dr Pitches helped identify people especially vulnerable to coronavirus and arranged for their protection and food and medicine parcels and devised Covid-19 bereavement resources. He also helped prevent spread of the virus into and around care homes while tracking the virus around Dudley.
Dr Pitches warned that we must "not lose momentum" in the fight against the virus and must "all work together to overcome it."
"People should remember we are still in a pandemic. It's concerning to us that as things open up people are taking liberties and not respecting social distancing or wear face coverings," he said.
"This would undermine all the work that so many people have done over the last few months to bring things under control if the sacrifices that we've all made were ignored by people who think it's all over.
"Large numbers of people and their families have paid dearly. Care staff and other essential workers have made huge sacrifices and in that context what we have decided to do and what our children have done may not seem such a big sacrifice compared to others.
"We must not lose the momentum. It's more important than ever that we all work together to overcome this."
He said his boys had been exited by the prospect of spending time with their wider family in the US and got on one of the last planes to leave in March before a travel ban struck.
The lads stayed with their aunt, who is a primary school teacher, and uncle, cousins, and their grandparents mainly in Indiana in the Mid-West.
They were able to get their school work done with virtual classes just as they would have done in Birmingham, their parents said.
Over the last fortnight the pair had been in isolation in Connecticut getting ready to fly out with their grandparents. They arrived into Birmingham Airport on Saturday, August 8.
In their own words, Josiah and Samuel said: "We came to America because coronavirus was around and the best thing to do was go to America.
"We came because schools in England were closing and mummy and daddy were working hard because of coronavirus. Mummy helps sick people and Daddy helps to stop the coronavirus from spreading."
They thought the best thing about America was being in the countryside with rivers, mountains and forests, but said they are glad to be finally home and reunited with their parents.


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Leeds United 'make bid' for reported Wolves transfer target

Leeds United have reportedly made their move to take Brighton defender Ben White back to Elland Road .
Centre-back White , 22 , played a key role in Leeds ' promotion to the Premier League last season and started every single Championship match under Marcelo Bielsa .
Leeds are desperate to sign him permanently , while a host of other Premier League clubs have been linked including Wolverhampton Wanderers , Liverpool and Chelsea .
Nuno Espirito Santo has been searching for a centre-back for two years with Jesus Vallejo an unsuccessful loan signing from Real Madrid this season .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Sky Sports reporting that two bids have already been lodged .
Brighton have reportedly rejected offers of £18.5million and £22million for White from Leeds .
Brighton manager Graham Potter hopes to hang onto White and utilise him in the Premier League this forthcoming campaign .
`` He 's our player , he 's got a long contract with us , '' Potter said recently .
`` I have known Ben for a while , I have been aware of him , wanted to try and sign him when we were at Swansea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He 's a fantastic player .
He 's done brilliantly at Leeds and helped them get promotion - that 's fantastic for them , fantastic for him - but he 's our player and we 're looking forward to working with him . ''

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Leeds United have reportedly made their move to take Brighton defender Ben White back to Elland Road.
Centre-back White, 22, played a key role in Leeds' promotion to the Premier League last season and started every single Championship match under Marcelo Bielsa.
Leeds are desperate to sign him permanently, while a host of other Premier League clubs have been linked including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Nuno Espirito Santo has been searching for a centre-back for two years with Jesus Vallejo an unsuccessful loan signing from Real Madrid this season.
But Leeds are currently the most interested party with Sky Sports reporting that two bids have already been lodged.
Brighton have reportedly rejected offers of £18.5million and £22million for White from Leeds.
Brighton manager Graham Potter hopes to hang onto White and utilise him in the Premier League this forthcoming campaign.
"He's our player, he's got a long contract with us," Potter said recently.
"I have known Ben for a while, I have been aware of him, wanted to try and sign him when we were at Swansea.
"I know about his qualities. He's a fantastic player. He's done brilliantly at Leeds and helped them get promotion - that's fantastic for them, fantastic for him - but he's our player and we're looking forward to working with him."


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Celtic send warning to Villa over Odsonne Edouard transfer

Neil Lennon has warned Aston Villa and other Premier League clubs that Celtic will fight to keep hold of £40million-rated forward Odsonne Edouard .
It was reported in the national media this week that Villa have joined the race for Edouard , who has scored a staggering 49 goals in 60 Scottish Premier League starts .
Villa are n't the only Premier League club reportedly keen on Edouard though with Arsenal and Leicester City also in the running for the 22-year-old 's signature .
Edouard came through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain and boasts an impressive goal tally of 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under-21 side .
A move to the Premier League appears certain at some stage but Celtic manager Lennon is determined to hang onto his star man .
“ We can ’ t help that , it ’ s inevitable , but we ’ ll try to stave off any admirers , '' Lennon told the Daily Record recently .
“ I ’ m sure there are plenty out there , but we love having him here and I ’ m sure he ’ s enjoying it .
He ’ ll be well on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this season .
“ He had 28 goals up until March last season , and I was delighted with that goal return .
I was delighted with the goals he got too , he was on the end of things and that pleased me .
“ I was really pleased , he scored great goals .
His volume of goals is really pleasing me .
“ They were striker ’ s goals .
Normally you associate Odsonne with brilliant individual goals , but there were a few tap-ins and a near-post run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m sure he ’ s happy , but we are as a team looking to build on what we ’ ve started with .
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Neil Lennon has warned Aston Villa and other Premier League clubs that Celtic will fight to keep hold of £40million-rated forward Odsonne Edouard.
It was reported in the national media this week that Villa have joined the race for Edouard, who has scored a staggering 49 goals in 60 Scottish Premier League starts.
Villa aren't the only Premier League club reportedly keen on Edouard though with Arsenal and Leicester City also in the running for the 22-year-old's signature.
Edouard came through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain and boasts an impressive goal tally of 11 in six appearances for France's highly-rated under-21 side.
A move to the Premier League appears certain at some stage but Celtic manager Lennon is determined to hang onto his star man.
“We can’t help that, it’s inevitable, but we’ll try to stave off any admirers," Lennon told the Daily Record recently.
“I’m sure there are plenty out there, but we love having him here and I’m sure he’s enjoying it. He’ll be well on the radar of clubs before the start of this season.
“He had 28 goals up until March last season, and I was delighted with that goal return. I was delighted with the goals he got too, he was on the end of things and that pleased me.
“I was really pleased, he scored great goals. His volume of goals is really pleasing me.
“They were striker’s goals. Normally you associate Odsonne with brilliant individual goals, but there were a few tap-ins and a near-post run.
“I’m absolutely thrilled and I’m sure he’s happy, but we are as a team looking to build on what we’ve started with.”


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Recap - M5 closed as police deal with trespasser on railway line

Police have been forced to halt traffic on a stretch of busy motorway due to an 'ongoing incident ' .
@ @ @ @ @ between J2 and J3 ( Dudley and Halesowen ) were stopped for an hour at @ @ @ @ @ August 9 .
British Transport Police said the huge tailbacks was due to a trespasser @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman for the force said : `` BTP officers were called to Rowley Regis @ @ @ @ @ , August 9 , following reports of trespass .
Officers attended and located a male @ @ @ @ @ the tracks . ''
Speaking at the time , a spokesman for West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ is currently closed in both directions between junctions 2 and 3 whilst we deal with @ @ @ @ @ use an alternate route .
`` The M5 is now open in both directions .
@ @ @ @ @ '' This is a live blog and will be updated below .

Police have been forced to halt traffic on a stretch of busy motorway due to an 'ongoing incident'.
Motorists travelling on the M5 between J2 and J3 (Dudley and Halesowen) were stopped for an hour at around 2.30pm on Sunday, August 9.
British Transport Police said the huge tailbacks was due to a trespasser on the railway line.
A spokesman for the force said: " BTP officers were called to Rowley Regis station at 13:39 on Sunday, August 9, following reports of trespass. Officers attended and located a male who was safely escorted off the tracks."
Speaking at the time, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "The M5 is currently closed in both directions between junctions 2 and 3 whilst we deal with an ongoing incident. Please use an alternate route.
"The M5 is now open in both directions. Thankyou for your patience."
This is a live blog and will be updated below.


birminghammail--2020-08-09--How Albion can exploit transfer market after previous successes

Like many other football clubs , West Brom face a transfer predicament this summer .
While they clearly need reinforcements , across the squad , ahead of the Premier League kick off , the fall-out from the pandemic means that there have been financial impacts to Albion ’ s planned transfer approach .
They ’ re not alone , of course ; just because you ’ re a top flight outfit doesn ’ t mean you haven ’ t felt the pinch in these times .
So , for the time being , Albion will have to tread carefully and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the land is when it comes to the going rate for players , in these unprecedented times .
Utilising the loan market , though , could be key in ensuring Albion are competitive under Slaven Bilic in the coming season .
Loan deals aren ’ t always ideal ; relying on too many players who aren ’ t yours can have repercussions down the line , but if you get it right it can work for all parties concerned .
And it just so happens that Albion have an excellent record when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent times .
In each of the last two campaigns , as a top end Championship club with promotion aspirations , they ’ ve knocked the doors of Leicester City and West Ham United and have bore the fruit of deals that have involved Harvey Barnes and Grady Diangana .
The Barnes arrangement , of course , is painful to recollect ; such were the quality of his performances that the Foxes exploited their power to recall him five months ahead of schedule .
He ’ s now a genuine first-team player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months on , and there was at least a worry that the Irons might act in similar fashion with Diangana , but there was a happier outcome for the Baggies on that occasion .
Both Barnes and Diangana have been recognised at international level on the back of what they ’ ve achieved at The Hawthorns .
Whether Diangana will return , in any capacity , ahead of the new season , remains to be seen .
Whatever happens , the truth is that the Baggies have developed a reputation for being a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in the ladder ; while Alex Pritchard , Serge Gnabry and Brendan Galloway will likely regret their spells under previous regimes , their handling of the aforementioned pair ought to stand them in good stead this summer .
Indeed , now on the same level as West Ham , if not Europe bound Leicester , they might even look towards the clubs above their newly reached rung on the ladder .
Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi could be available on loan deals in this window , while Manchester United ’ s Axel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have loan experience previously .
Ryan Sessegnon of Tottenham will likely be available for a temporary departure , too .
With Albion having to box clever in the coming weeks , sourcing recruits in a similar vein to how they ’ ve done so previously - and to great effect - is expected to be at least one avenue they ’ ll explore .

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Like many other football clubs, West Brom face a transfer predicament this summer.
While they clearly need reinforcements, across the squad, ahead of the Premier League kick off, the fall-out from the pandemic means that there have been financial impacts to Albion’s planned transfer approach.
They’re not alone, of course; just because you’re a top flight outfit doesn’t mean you haven’t felt the pinch in these times.
So, for the time being, Albion will have to tread carefully and wait to see how the lay of the land is when it comes to the going rate for players, in these unprecedented times.
Utilising the loan market, though, could be key in ensuring Albion are competitive under Slaven Bilic in the coming season.
Loan deals aren’t always ideal; relying on too many players who aren’t yours can have repercussions down the line, but if you get it right it can work for all parties concerned.
And it just so happens that Albion have an excellent record when it comes to borrowing and moulding fledgling careers in recent times.
In each of the last two campaigns, as a top end Championship club with promotion aspirations, they’ve knocked the doors of Leicester City and West Ham United and have bore the fruit of deals that have involved Harvey Barnes and Grady Diangana.
The Barnes arrangement, of course, is painful to recollect; such were the quality of his performances that the Foxes exploited their power to recall him five months ahead of schedule.
He’s now a genuine first-team player at the King Power Stadium.
Twelve months on, and there was at least a worry that the Irons might act in similar fashion with Diangana, but there was a happier outcome for the Baggies on that occasion.
Both Barnes and Diangana have been recognised at international level on the back of what they’ve achieved at The Hawthorns.
Whether Diangana will return, in any capacity, ahead of the new season, remains to be seen.
Whatever happens, the truth is that the Baggies have developed a reputation for being a safe pair of hands for clubs above them in the ladder; while Alex Pritchard, Serge Gnabry and Brendan Galloway will likely regret their spells under previous regimes, their handling of the aforementioned pair ought to stand them in good stead this summer.
Indeed, now on the same level as West Ham, if not Europe bound Leicester, they might even look towards the clubs above their newly reached rung on the ladder.
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi could be available on loan deals in this window, while Manchester United’s Axel Tuanzebe and Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster both have loan experience previously.
Ryan Sessegnon of Tottenham will likely be available for a temporary departure, too.
With Albion having to box clever in the coming weeks, sourcing recruits in a similar vein to how they’ve done so previously - and to great effect - is expected to be at least one avenue they’ll explore.


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Four Midland coronavirus deaths recorded in 24 hours

Four more coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded within the last 24 hours in the Midlands , it has been revealed .
A total of ten more people , who tested positive for Covid-19 , had died across English hospitals as of latest stats released on Sunday , August 9 .
This included four Midland deaths , one in London and three in North East and Yorkshire .
No more deaths were reported in the North West , South East or South West in the new figures .
The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England reached 29,411 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England figures .
Patients were aged between 45 and 89 years old and all had known underlying health conditions .
Their families have been informed .
No new deaths were reported in Scotland or Wales , with the UK death toll standing at 34,027 .
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region in Sunday 's daily death toll are as follows : The daily death toll followed after a warning from a senior scientist - who said Britain is heading back into lockdown when schools reopen .
Former government chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK 's current `` disastrous '' track and trace system as he made the prediction , The Mirror reported .
Sir David , 80 , who now heads the Independent Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies shadowing the Prime Minister ’ s scientific team , said : “ We need a proper test and trace system by September .
`` Otherwise full school opening will put us right back .
The Government has a month to deal with the level of infectivity as it stands now .
`` Reopening schools should be a priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near the point where it can be done safely ... '' We will see the Government backing lockdowns and , yes , I do think this could happen nationally.
” The R rate of infection number is expected to rise by about 0.5 with all schools open , he said .
Latest figures show the national rate is between 0.8 and 1 - the maximum rate allowed - to prevent a rapid rise in infections .

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Four more coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded within the last 24 hours in the Midlands, it has been revealed.
A total of ten more people, who tested positive for Covid-19, had died across English hospitals as of latest stats released on Sunday, August 9.
This included four Midland deaths, one in London and three in North East and Yorkshire. No more deaths were reported in the North West, South East or South West in the new figures.
The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England reached 29,411, according to the most recent NHS England figures.
Patients were aged between 45 and 89 years old and all had known underlying health conditions.
Their families have been informed. No new deaths were reported in Scotland or Wales, with the UK death toll standing at 34,027.
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region in Sunday's daily death toll are as follows:
Midlands 4
East of England 2
London 1
North East & Yorkshire 3
North West 0
South East 0
South West 0
The daily death toll followed after a warning from a senior scientist - who said Britain is heading back into lockdown when schools reopen.
Former government chief scientific adviser Sir David King blamed the UK's current "disastrous" track and trace system as he made the prediction, The Mirror reported.
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Sir David, 80, who now heads the Independent Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies shadowing the Prime Minister’s scientific team, said: “We need a proper test and trace system by September.
"Otherwise full school opening will put us right back. The Government has a month to deal with the level of infectivity as it stands now.
"Reopening schools should be a priority, but we believe we are nowhere near the point where it can be done safely...
"We will see the Government backing lockdowns and, yes, I do think this could happen nationally.”
The R rate of infection number is expected to rise by about 0.5 with all schools open, he said.
Latest figures show the national rate is between 0.8 and 1 - the maximum rate allowed - to prevent a rapid rise in infections.


birminghammail--2020-08-09--The celebrities rumoured to be on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2020

ITV recently confirmed that I 'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here will still be returning to our screens `` in the autumn . ''
However it will not be filmed in the usual location in Australia , according to Mirror Online .
Instead it will be in the remote ruins of a UK castle !
Despite the drastic change of setting due to the pandemic , TV bosses will be hoping to provide the same jungle style antics and drama .
So who will be taking part this year ?
There are currently about a dozen celebrities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , as reported by OK !
, although none have confirmed yet .
One of the celebs reported is reality star Dan Osborne - husband of last year 's I 'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa .
Dan who starred in The Only Way Is Essex could be facing the same type of challenges as his wife - a tough act to follow .
These are the latest names to be rumoured to be taking part in I 'm A Celeb Get Me Out of Here .
According to Ladbrokes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of this year 's show - I 'm A Celeb 's 20th anniversary .
The bookies rank him 4/1 to try and become King of the Jungle .
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said : `` It might be a case of 'anything you can do , I can do better ' for Dan . ''
Carole Baskin shot to fame thanks to Netflix documentary Tiger King which featured the disappearance of her mega wealthy husband .
The mystery became a talking point for viewers and no doubt it will be intriguing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her campmates .
A source told The Sun : `` Producers have made a formal approach and hope she will do it . ''
The former Eastenders actress , more recently best-known for her role in New Tricks , has also been tipped for an appearance .
Tamzin has a lot of famous friends and her cousin is Holly Willoughby 's husband Dan Baldwin - so she 's sure to have some interesting tales to tell across the castle campfire .
The Who Wants to be a Millionaire host has previously said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show .
In an interview with Jonathan Ross in December 2019 he said : `` We all say no now because we 've got jobs .
`` If you 're down the line and somebody said , 'Here 's a hundred grand to eat some maggots ' , count me in ! ''
The outspoken presenter who was sacked from BBC show Top Gear in 2015 for losing his temper and getting into a `` fracas '' with producer Oisin Tymon , will not be one to hold his tongue with other campmates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastenders has shown interest in doing the ITV series numerous times .
And could emulate the success of former co star Jacqueline Jossa .
A source added she is `` backed at 2/7 to join this year ’ s line-up of brave celebs . ''
The Chase star Jenny dropped a major hint on Twitter that she could be taking part tweeting : `` My main reservations about doing I 'm A Celeb have always been 1 .
The Spiders 2 .
The Snakes 3 .
The Heat .
`` This could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Now that the show will be filmed in the UK - all the above will not be a problem .
And Jen can get lots of advice from fellow Chaser Anne Hegerty who appeared in I 'm A Celeb in 2018 .
Jenny 's fellow Chaser Mark Labbett has also been linked to this year 's show .
According to Betway , he 's at odds of 11/10 to be announced as a 2020 camp mate .
It sure would be good to see two Chasers chatting away from the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hart made a public plea on Heart Dance Breakfast that she wanted to appear on I 'm A Celeb .
Were the producers tuning in ?
Coral have odds on her making an appearance at 1-2 .
Coral 's Harry Aitkenhead said : `` Amy spent last summer on our screens and we think this winter she 'll be back on ITV but in a very different surrounding .
`` We make her odds on to enter the jungle , and think she could be perfect for I 'm a Celeb . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 and went on to host the first series of RuPaul 's Drag Race UK .
Could she be third time lucky ?
The baby faced Strictly Come Dancing star star is at odds of 1/10 to be a contestant according to Sky Bet .
DJ Maya Jama best known for hosting Save Our Summer with Peter Crouch recently made an appearance at new Brum restaurant 202 Kitchen .
She would certainly get younger viewers tuning in .
The former footballer has spoken openly in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating alcohol and gambling addiction , in ITV show Harry 's Heroes last year - impressing viewers with his honesty .
The former professional boxer is another name hotly tipped to enter the camp this year .
The British blogger and YouTube star - better known as Ladbaby , is the bookies ' favourite to make an appearance this year .
Sources say Singer and former The Voice judge Jessie J has been approached and TV bosses are hoping to persuade her .
An insider told The Sun Online : `` Jessie ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t sure that the show is for her . ''
According to Betway bookmakers , Tommy who appeared in Love Island stands at odds of 2/5 to join the show .
Betway ’ s Chad Yeomans told Mirror online : `` The professional boxer survived the villa for eight weeks , but the Australian wilderness is a far cry from glamorous pool parties , and Fury could be in for a shock if he ’ s made to chomp down on some witchetty grubs . ''

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ITV recently confirmed that I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here will still be returning to our screens "in the autumn."
However it will not be filmed in the usual location in Australia, according to Mirror Online.
Instead it will be in the remote ruins of a UK castle!
Despite the drastic change of setting due to the pandemic, TV bosses will be hoping to provide the same jungle style antics and drama. So who will be taking part this year?
There are currently about a dozen celebrities rumoured to be lined up as contestants this year, as reported by OK!, although none have confirmed yet.
One of the celebs reported is reality star Dan Osborne - husband of last year's I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa.
Dan who starred in The Only Way Is Essex could be facing the same type of challenges as his wife - a tough act to follow.
These are the latest names to be rumoured to be taking part in I'm A Celeb Get Me Out of Here.
Dan Osbourne
(Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
According to Ladbrokes the 29 year old is hotly tipped be part of this year's show - I'm A Celeb's 20th anniversary.
The bookies rank him 4/1 to try and become King of the Jungle.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "It might be a case of 'anything you can do, I can do better' for Dan."
Carole Baskin
(Image: Boomers and Swingers)
Carole Baskin shot to fame thanks to Netflix documentary Tiger King which featured the disappearance of her mega wealthy husband.
The mystery became a talking point for viewers and no doubt it will be intriguing to see if she discusses the rumours with her campmates.
A source told The Sun: "Producers have made a formal approach and hope she will do it."
Tamzin Outhwaite
The former Eastenders actress, more recently best-known for her role in New Tricks, has also been tipped for an appearance. Tamzin has a lot of famous friends and her cousin is Holly Willoughby's husband Dan Baldwin - so she's sure to have some interesting tales to tell across the castle campfire.
Jeremy Clarkson
(Image: ITV)
The Who Wants to be a Millionaire host has previously said he'd be up for appearing in the show.
In an interview with Jonathan Ross in December 2019 he said: "We all say no now because we've got jobs.
"If you're down the line and somebody said, 'Here's a hundred grand to eat some maggots', count me in!"
The outspoken presenter who was sacked from BBC show Top Gear in 2015 for losing his temper and getting into a "fracas" with producer Oisin Tymon, will not be one to hold his tongue with other campmates.
Lacey Turner
(Image: ITV)
Lacey who plays Stacey Fowler in Eastenders has shown interest in doing the ITV series numerous times. And could emulate the success of former co star Jacqueline Jossa.
A source added she is "backed at 2/7 to join this year’s line-up of brave celebs."
Jenny Ryan
(Image: ITV)
The Chase star Jenny dropped a major hint on Twitter that she could be taking part tweeting: "My main reservations about doing I'm A Celeb have always been 1. The Spiders 2. The Snakes 3. The Heat.
"This could be a big opportunity for ol' Jenny."
Now that the show will be filmed in the UK - all the above will not be a problem.
And Jen can get lots of advice from fellow Chaser Anne Hegerty who appeared in I'm A Celeb in 2018.
Mark Labbett
(Image: ITV)
Jenny's fellow Chaser Mark Labbett has also been linked to this year's show.
According to Betway, he's at odds of 11/10 to be announced as a 2020 camp mate. It sure would be good to see two Chasers chatting away from the game show setting!
Amy Hart
(Image: ITV)
Love Island's Amy Hart made a public plea on Heart Dance Breakfast that she wanted to appear on I'm A Celeb.
Were the producers tuning in?
Coral have odds on her making an appearance at 1-2.
Coral's Harry Aitkenhead said: "Amy spent last summer on our screens and we think this winter she'll be back on ITV but in a very different surrounding.
"We make her odds on to enter the jungle, and think she could be perfect for I'm a Celeb."
Michelle Visage
A reality series veteran, Michelle Visage took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 and went on to host the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Could she be third time lucky?
AJ Pritchard
The baby faced Strictly Come Dancing star star is at odds of 1/10 to be a contestant according to Sky Bet.
Maya Jama
DJ Maya Jama best known for hosting Save Our Summer with Peter Crouch recently made an appearance at new Brum restaurant 202 Kitchen. She would certainly get younger viewers tuning in.
Paul Merson
The former footballer has spoken openly in recent years about his battle to overcome a devastating alcohol and gambling addiction, in ITV show Harry's Heroes last year - impressing viewers with his honesty.
Ricky Hatton
The former professional boxer is another name hotly tipped to enter the camp this year.
Mark Ian Hoyle
The British blogger and YouTube star - better known as Ladbaby, is the bookies' favourite to make an appearance this year.
Jessie J
(Image: Getty Images)
Sources say Singer and former The Voice judge Jessie J has been approached and TV bosses are hoping to persuade her.
An insider told The Sun Online: "Jessie’s been offered good money but isn’t sure that the show is for her."
Tommy Fury
According to Betway bookmakers, Tommy who appeared in Love Island stands at odds of 2/5 to join the show.
Betway’s Chad Yeomans told Mirror online: "The professional boxer survived the villa for eight weeks, but the Australian wilderness is a far cry from glamorous pool parties, and Fury could be in for a shock if he’s made to chomp down on some witchetty grubs."


birminghammail--2020-08-09--UEFA back Tyrone Mings' demand for action

Tyrone Mings has opened up to UEFA to highlight the issue of racist abuse in football and in society .
The Aston Villa defender acknowledged a heightened awareness of racism in general - and the increasing demand for direct action to shut down racism on social media platforms , an area that Mings believes can be a leader in the fight for equality .
`` We must always feel free to highlight issues we face .
I spoke to UEFA about some of the issues I have faced .
We must also not forget all of the people that came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide us with the opportunity to speak so freely '' said Mings on Twitter .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Even at the start of my career , there were n't so many news or media stories about racism , '' explained the Villa defender during his interview .
`` I 'm not so sure that 's because it was n't happening .
`` People are now calling for change , and people to start doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlighting it , its 'okay , we 're highlighting it but what are we going to do about it ? '
Mings was keen to highlight the different effects of vocal racist abuse during matches , and targeted racist messages that are sent via social media platforms .
The Villa defender was met with vile racist abuse during his England debut in Bulgaria last October .
`` On the pitch it does n't seem to affect me , but someone racially targeting you on social media feels a little bit more personal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we 're trying to to tackle a problem in society and we 're trying to tackle a problem in football but some of the people that could have the biggest influence - they are the social media platforms .
`` So I think that 's a great place for us to start in trying to eradicate it from everyday society . ''
`` Thank you for speaking with us and addressing these issues , Tyrone , '' replied UEFA 's official Twitter account .
UEFA themselves have made calls for equality in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reorganise and adapt in the face of racism , admitting that simply being aware of racism is 'not enough ' .
`` In the wake of recent events , it is clear that raising awareness alone is not enough .
Together with the rest of European football , we need to lift our game and find a qualitatively different approach to eliminate systemic racism from our sport , '' said UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin in a statement underlining the organisation 's action plan .
`` Even for a governing body such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge .
Racism , discrimination – these attitudes are rooted in wider society and nothing will change without concerted government action through national institutions such as schools .
`` However , this can not be an excuse to shirk football ’ s own responsibility .
With 55 member associations and an audience of millions , UEFA is well-placed to unite and coordinate fans , players , clubs , leagues , administrative bodies and the media .
To slay the beast of racism , we will all need to stand and act together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their response to racial abuse on Last year , Facebook staff described workplace racism at the company while the firm has made a pledge to target and remove racist algorithms that have been criticised for suppressing black voices on social media - and highlighting posts & content from racist groups .
This occurred after key advertisers threatened to pull support from the platform .
Twitter has also come under-fire - with politicians from a number of UK political parties demanding that Twitter take swifter action against abusers using their platforms .
Mings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - during lockdown , he attended the powerful Black Lives Matter protest in Birmingham city centre following the tragic death of George Floyd .
The defender also spoke out in support of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha after he was racially abused online .
Officers arrested a 12-year-old boy in relation to the racist slurs sent his way via Instagram .
`` It ’ s about time social media platforms made it impossible to create fake profiles .
It ’ s really not difficult . ''

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Tyrone Mings has opened up to UEFA to highlight the issue of racist abuse in football and in society.
The Aston Villa defender acknowledged a heightened awareness of racism in general - and the increasing demand for direct action to shut down racism on social media platforms, an area that Mings believes can be a leader in the fight for equality.
"We must always feel free to highlight issues we face. I spoke to UEFA about some of the issues I have faced. We must also not forget all of the people that came before us and what they sacrificed to provide us with the opportunity to speak so freely" said Mings on Twitter.
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"Even at the start of my career, there weren't so many news or media stories about racism," explained the Villa defender during his interview.
"I'm not so sure that's because it wasn't happening.
"People are now calling for change, and people to start doing something about it. Rather than just highlighting it, its 'okay, we're highlighting it but what are we going to do about it?'
Mings was keen to highlight the different effects of vocal racist abuse during matches, and targeted racist messages that are sent via social media platforms. The Villa defender was met with vile racist abuse during his England debut in Bulgaria last October.
"On the pitch it doesn't seem to affect me, but someone racially targeting you on social media feels a little bit more personal," added Mings.
"I just think we're trying to to tackle a problem in society and we're trying to tackle a problem in football but some of the people that could have the biggest influence - they are the social media platforms.
"So I think that's a great place for us to start in trying to eradicate it from everyday society."
"Thank you for speaking with us and addressing these issues, Tyrone," replied UEFA's official Twitter account.
UEFA themselves have made calls for equality in football - starting with their own pledge to reorganise and adapt in the face of racism, admitting that simply being aware of racism is 'not enough'.
"In the wake of recent events, it is clear that raising awareness alone is not enough. Together with the rest of European football, we need to lift our game and find a qualitatively different approach to eliminate systemic racism from our sport," said UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin in a statement underlining the organisation's action plan.
"Even for a governing body such as UEFA, it’s a tough challenge. Racism, discrimination – these attitudes are rooted in wider society and nothing will change without concerted government action through national institutions such as schools.
"However, this cannot be an excuse to shirk football’s own responsibility. With 55 member associations and an audience of millions, UEFA is well-placed to unite and coordinate fans, players, clubs, leagues, administrative bodies and the media. To slay the beast of racism, we will all need to stand and act together."
Social media platforms have been criticised for their response to racial abuse on
Last year, Facebook staff described workplace racism at the company while the firm has made a pledge to target and remove racist algorithms that have been criticised for suppressing black voices on social media - and highlighting posts & content from racist groups. This occurred after key advertisers threatened to pull support from the platform.
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Twitter has also come under-fire - with politicians from a number of UK political parties demanding that Twitter take swifter action against abusers using their platforms.
Mings' call for action has been consistent - during lockdown, he attended the powerful Black Lives Matter protest in Birmingham city centre following the tragic death of George Floyd.
The defender also spoke out in support of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha after he was racially abused online.
Officers arrested a 12-year-old boy in relation to the racist slurs sent his way via Instagram.
"It’s about time social media platforms made it impossible to create fake profiles. It’s really not difficult."


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Knifeman on loose after stabbing 17-year-old boy

A knifeman is on the run from police after repeatedly stabbing a teenage boy in the stomach .
The boy , aged 17 , suffered stab wounds to his abdomen when he was knifed on Fordrough Lane , Bordesley Green on Friday night ( August 7 ) .
He presented at hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening after the violent disorder at around 10.30pm .
'Machetes ' and other weapons were reportedly brandished and a second youth sustained cuts to his arm in the fight .
Police launched an investigation and were reviewing CCTV footage seized from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
No arrests had yet been made but any witnesses were still being urged to come forward to the force .
The latest update from West Midlands Police read : `` No update at the moment .
`` Our enquiries are ongoing and we 're currently reviewing CCTV footage . ''
Enquiries to establish the circumstances around the disorder were continuing .
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101 .
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
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A knifeman is on the run from police after repeatedly stabbing a teenage boy in the stomach.
The boy, aged 17, suffered stab wounds to his abdomen when he was knifed on Fordrough Lane, Bordesley Green on Friday night (August 7).
He presented at hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening after the violent disorder at around 10.30pm.
'Machetes' and other weapons were reportedly brandished and a second youth sustained cuts to his arm in the fight.
Police launched an investigation and were reviewing CCTV footage seized from the area today, Sunday (August 9).
No arrests had yet been made but any witnesses were still being urged to come forward to the force.
The latest update from West Midlands Police read: "No update at the moment.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we're currently reviewing CCTV footage."
Enquiries to establish the circumstances around the disorder were continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101.
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime number 20BW/186700B/20.


birminghammail--2020-08-09--Albion set to loan out promising keeper Griffiths - reports

Promising West Brom goalkeeper Josh Griffiths could be about to join teammate Finn Azaz at Cheltenham Town .
The League Two side snapped up midfielder Azaz from Albion on a season-long loan deal , ahead of the forthcoming campaign , and Cheltenham also have an interest in bringing Griffiths to Whaddon Road .
Griffiths , who turns 19 next month , broke into the Albion U23s last term , competing with the now released Brad House .
In that time , the teenager - whose potential has been recognised by Slaven Bilic previously - took part in six matches last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five of those appearances as Albion finished the season strongly under Deon Burton ’ s watchful eye .
Indeed Griffiths saved a penalty at Bodymoor Heath as the Baggies prevailed at Aston Villa in a local derby back in February .
The possibility of being offered minutes at senior level on a regular basis could prove to be particularly beneficial to Griffiths , should the move to Cheltenham transpire ; you need only look at the success fellow stopper Alex Palmer enjoyed in League Two last term , as he earned promotion with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new long-term deal at his parent club .
Indeed GloucestershireLive add that Griffiths would arrive as the Robins ’ first choice keeper , after regular Scott Flinders , who has missed almost the entirety of Cheltenham ’ s games in 2020 after breaking his leg .
Griffiths signed a four-year contract at The Hawthorns last year , amid interest from elsewhere .
He ’ s also had a look-in for England U20s .

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Promising West Brom goalkeeper Josh Griffiths could be about to join teammate Finn Azaz at Cheltenham Town.
The League Two side snapped up midfielder Azaz from Albion on a season-long loan deal, ahead of the forthcoming campaign, and Cheltenham also have an interest in bringing Griffiths to Whaddon Road.
Griffiths, who turns 19 next month, broke into the Albion U23s last term, competing with the now released Brad House.
In that time, the teenager - whose potential has been recognised by Slaven Bilic previously - took part in six matches last term, and kept clean sheets in five of those appearances as Albion finished the season strongly under Deon Burton’s watchful eye.
Indeed Griffiths saved a penalty at Bodymoor Heath as the Baggies prevailed at Aston Villa in a local derby back in February.
The possibility of being offered minutes at senior level on a regular basis could prove to be particularly beneficial to Griffiths, should the move to Cheltenham transpire; you need only look at the success fellow stopper Alex Palmer enjoyed in League Two last term, as he earned promotion with Plymouth Argyle before being rewarded with a new long-term deal at his parent club.
Indeed GloucestershireLive add that Griffiths would arrive as the Robins’ first choice keeper, after regular Scott Flinders, who has missed almost the entirety of Cheltenham’s games in 2020 after breaking his leg.
Griffiths signed a four-year contract at The Hawthorns last year, amid interest from elsewhere. He’s also had a look-in for England U20s.


birminghammail--2020-08-10--Man stabbed in face after walking home from pub with son

A man was stabbed in the face while walking home with his son .
The vicious attack took place in Evesham Road , Redditch close to The Park Inn at around 2am on Saturday , August 1 .
The man in his 40s had been to the pub and was walking towards Pool Bank when a man approached them and stabbed him .
He suffered injuries to his face , was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital .
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene .
A spokeswoman for service said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , ( August 1 ) to reports of a stabbing in Evesham Road in Redditch “ We treated one patient , a man , for injuries not believed to be serious .
He was then taken to hospital for further treatment.
” A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said : “ We are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing in Redditch on Saturday , August 1 .
“ At around 2am a man in his 40s was walking from the The Park Inn pub on Evesham Road towards Pool Bank with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stabbed the victim .
He was left with injuries to the face and was taken to hospital for treatment .
“ The offender is described as white , with short brown hair and was wearing a fluorescent orange jacket .
“ Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting incident 115 of 1 August or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .
“ Alternatively information can be reported on the West Mercia Police website under the section Tell Us About https : //www.westmercia.police.uk/ ”

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A man was stabbed in the face while walking home with his son.
The vicious attack took place in Evesham Road, Redditch at around 2am on Saturday, August 1.
The man in his 40s was walking towards Pool Bank when a man approached them and stabbed him. He suffered injuries to his face, was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital.
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.
A spokeswoman for service said: “We were called at 3:21am on Saturday, (August 1)to reports of a stabbing in Evesham Road in Redditch
“We treated one patient, a man, for injuries not believed to be serious. He was then taken to hospital for further treatment.”
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing in Redditch on Saturday, August 1.
“At around 2am a man in his 40s was walking on Evesham Road towards Pool Bank with his son when a man approached the pair and stabbed the victim. He was left with injuries to the face and was taken to hospital for treatment.
“The offender is described as white, with short brown hair and was wearing a fluorescent orange jacket.
“Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting incident 115 of 1 August or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
“Alternatively information can be reported on the West Mercia Police website under the section Tell Us About https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ ”


birminghammail--2020-08-10--Police appeal after van torched on driveway

Police are appealing for information after a van was torched in Norton Canes .
Liquid was poured over the Ford @ @ @ @ @ on a driveway in Norton Grange Crescent , before it was set alight .
CCTV @ @ @ @ @ scene at around 2am on Friday , July 31 .
Staffordshire Police is keen to @ @ @ @ @ about the arson attack .
DC Ken Cox , from force CID , said : @ @ @ @ @ to track those responsible down and we continue to carry out extensive enquiries in the @ @ @ @ @ addition , anyone who saw a white van acting suspiciously in the area at the @ @ @ @ @ , as we believe it could be linked to what happened.
” Anyone with any @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook or Twitter , quoting incident number 21200034275 .
Alternatively , people can call @ @ @ @ @ anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Police are appealing for information after a van was torched in Norton Canes.
Liquid was poured over the Ford Custom Transit van, parked on a driveway in Norton Grange Crescent, before it was set alight.
CCTV shows two people fleeing the scene at around 2am on Friday, July 31.
Staffordshire Police is keen to hear from anyone with information about the arson attack.
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DC Ken Cox, from force CID, said: “We’re determined to track those responsible down and we continue to carry out extensive enquiries in the local area.
“In addition, anyone who saw a white van acting suspiciously in the area at the time should get in touch, as we believe it could be linked to what happened.”
Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter, quoting incident number 21200034275.
Alternatively, people can call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-08-10--Corrie replace Todd Grimshaw with new actor

A new actor is set to reprise the role of Coronation Street 's Todd Grimshaw when he makes his return to the street in the autumn .
Todd was last seen on screen three years ago after he fled into hiding with Billy 's goddaughter Summer and assaulting a police officer when they were tracked down .
Now Welsh actor Gareth Pierce will take on the role taking over from Bruno Langley , writes the Mirror .
Fans have been wondering what happened to the character and where he 's been hiding but next week viewers will see a teaser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gareth , who is best known for his roles in the BBC 's Hinterland and Sky1 's Stella , said : `` I 'm thrilled to be joining such an iconic show , and to have been entrusted with taking Todd forward into some really exciting storylines .
`` It 's an honour to be part of the dedicated Coronation Street team in such unprecedented times . ''
Meanwhile , loyal fans of the programme will see Corrie return to its usual six episodes per week in the autumn .
It had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis with production stopping in March and then continuing from June .
Social distancing measures have been put in place to keep the cast and crew safe during filming .
Bruno 's contract was cancelled by ITV immediately after he was convicted of sexual assault in 2017 .
He avoided jail for sexually assaulting two women in a bar in Manchester but was given a 12-day community order , 40 days of rehabilitation activity , a curfew and an electronic tag .
He was also ordered to pay compensation to his victims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five years .
Langley made his Coronation Street debut in 2001 as Todd Grimshaw , the soap 's first openly gay character .

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A new actor is set to reprise the role of Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw when he makes his return to the street in the autumn.
Todd was last seen on screen three years ago after he fled into hiding with Billy's goddaughter Summer and assaulting a police officer when they were tracked down.
Now Welsh actor Gareth Pierce will take on the role taking over from Bruno Langley, writes the Mirror.
Fans have been wondering what happened to the character and where he's been hiding but next week viewers will see a teaser when the fugitive writes asking for money.
Gareth, who is best known for his roles in the BBC 's Hinterland and Sky1's Stella, said: "I'm thrilled to be joining such an iconic show, and to have been entrusted with taking Todd forward into some really exciting storylines.
"It's an honour to be part of the dedicated Coronation Street team in such unprecedented times."
Meanwhile, loyal fans of the programme will see Corrie return to its usual six episodes per week in the autumn.
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It had been cut to three shows amid the coronavirus crisis with production stopping in March and then continuing from June.
Social distancing measures have been put in place to keep the cast and crew safe during filming.
Bruno's contract was cancelled by ITV immediately after he was convicted of sexual assault in 2017.
He avoided jail for sexually assaulting two women in a bar in Manchester but was given a 12-day community order, 40 days of rehabilitation activity, a curfew and an electronic tag.
He was also ordered to pay compensation to his victims and register as a sex offender for five years.
Langley made his Coronation Street debut in 2001 as Todd Grimshaw, the soap's first openly gay character.