birminghammail--2020-06-03--Gun seized from man near popular park in Kidderminster

A firearm was confiscated and a man will be interviewed after members of the public reported being ‘ shot at ’ near a Worcestershire park .
Members of the public alerted police after they believe they were being shot at by a man with an air rifle in a field near Springfield Park in Kidderminster shortly after 8pm on Tuesday ( June 2 ) .
West Mercia police attended the incident , seized the rifle and are investigating the matter further .
The Kidderminster Safer Neighbourhood Team Tweeted : “ Broadwaters SNT – You can ’ t put a price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seized an air rifle and a man will be interviewed after members of the public reported being shot at in fields not far from Springfield Park .
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said : “ At around ten past eight on Tuesday ( June 2 ) evening we were called by members of the public concerned about the use of an air rifle in Springfield Park .
“ Whilst it ’ s not currently believed that the air rifle was intentionally aimed at individuals it was seized and its owner is due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ station .
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A firearm was confiscated and a man will be interviewed after members of the public reported being ‘shot at’ near a Worcestershire park.
Members of the public alerted police after they believe they were being shot at by a man with an air rifle in a field near Springfield Park in Kidderminster shortly after 8pm on Tuesday (June 2).
West Mercia police attended the incident, seized the rifle and are investigating the matter further.
The Kidderminster Safer Neighbourhood Team Tweeted: “Broadwaters SNT – You can’t put a price on local knowledge!
“We have seized an air rifle and a man will be interviewed after members of the public reported being shot at in fields not far from Springfield Park.
“#airweapons #nottoys.”
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: “At around ten past eight on Tuesday (June 2) evening we were called by members of the public concerned about the use of an air rifle in Springfield Park.
“Whilst it’s not currently believed that the air rifle was intentionally aimed at individuals it was seized and its owner is due to be voluntarily interviewed at the police station.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Maddie's parents 'need to know what happened to find peace'

The parents of Madeleine McCann have said they will `` never give up hope '' of finding their daughter alive as their 13-year long quest to `` uncover the truth '' of how she went missing took a new turn .
In a statement accompanying the revelation that a suspect had been identified in her disappearance , Kate and Gerry McCann said : `` All we have ever wanted is to find her , uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice .
`` We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine alive , but whatever the outcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we need to find peace . ''
Ever since her disappearance , Madeleine 's parents have consistently vowed to keep searching for their daughter .
The ceaseless campaign to locate the missing girl has frequently forced the McCanns to recall the day their `` perfect nuclear family '' was hit by `` horror '' .
On May 3 2007 , the couple , from Rothley , Leicestershire , left their three children asleep in their holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in southern Portugal while they had dinner with friends at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing amiss when he checked on the youngsters just after 9pm , but when his wife returned at about 10pm she discovered three-year-old Madeleine was missing .
Driven by an `` almost feral reaction '' they carried out a desperate search and raised the alarm , but from that night their lives would never be the same again .
The couple are both from close-knit working-class Catholic families and have found solace through their relatives and their faith in the years since Madeleine 's disappearance .
Mr McCann is from Glasgow and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while working as junior doctors at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow .
Mrs McCann stopped working as a GP after her daughter went missing to focus on campaign work and her two other children , twins Amelie and Sean , aged just two when Madeleine disappeared .
She poured her energies into charity work , including as an ambassador for the Missing People charity , before returning to work in another area of medicine .
Mr McCann is a professor of cardiac imaging at the University of Leicester and a consultant cardiologist who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggles since the night Madeleine went missing .
Over the years the McCann family have launched numerous public appeals , won high-profile backers , seen millions of pounds in public money spent on investigations , all to no avail .
In 2017 , the McCanns said they had managed to adjust to a `` new normality '' of being a family-of-four , with their focus on giving the twins `` a very normal , happy and fulfilling life '' .
Speaking to the BBC on the ten-year anniversary of her daughter 's disappearance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had some excellent advice early on .
We have been as open with them as we can .
We have told them about things and that people are writing things that are simply just untrue and they need to be aware of that . ''
Madeleine 's parents admitted they have been shocked by hurtful online abuse , saying they had seen `` the worst and the best of human nature '' since the campaign to find their daughter thrust them into the spotlight .
They have also endured a long-running libel battle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who led the initial inquiry into Madeleine 's disappearance , who alleged in a book that the girl had died in the holiday flat .
In 2017 , Mrs McCann blasted the `` misinformation , half-truths and downright lies '' that had circulated around her daughter 's case , but her husband has insisted that overall they had `` been overwhelmingly seeing the better side of human nature '' and received `` fantastic support '' .
Over the years , the McCanns have built a bond with the Portuguese town where they last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular visitors to the church of Our Lady of Light in Praia da Luz after Madeleine 's disappearance .
In 2017 , it was revealed that villagers in Praia da Luz have prayed for Madeleine every Sunday since .
In a letter written that year , Mrs McCann thanked local friends and supporters `` for being strong enough and brave enough to keep Madeleine and our family in your prayers and in your hearts '' .
She added : `` Your love and compassion has given us fortitude over the years and sustained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As sad and difficult anniversaries come and go , Madeleine 's parents refuse to give up hope .
In 2017 , Mrs McCann said she continued to buy birthday and Christmas presents for Madeleine .
Last Christmas , a message on the official Find Madeleine Facebook page , said `` nothing has changed '' .
As they faced their 13th Christmas without their daughter , the McCanns added : `` We love her , we miss her , we hope as always .
`` The search for Madeleine goes on with unwavering commitment @ @

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The parents of Madeleine McCann have said they will "never give up hope" of finding their daughter alive as their 13-year long quest to "uncover the truth" of how she went missing took a new turn.
In a statement accompanying the revelation that a suspect had been identified in her disappearance, Kate and Gerry McCann said: "All we have ever wanted is to find her, uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.
"We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine alive, but whatever the outcome may be, we need to know as we need to find peace."
Ever since her disappearance, Madeleine's parents have consistently vowed to keep searching for their daughter.
The ceaseless campaign to locate the missing girl has frequently forced the McCanns to recall the day their "perfect nuclear family" was hit by "horror".
On May 3 2007, the couple, from Rothley, Leicestershire, left their three children asleep in their holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in southern Portugal while they had dinner with friends at a nearby tapas restaurant.
Mr McCann found nothing amiss when he checked on the youngsters just after 9pm, but when his wife returned at about 10pm she discovered three-year-old Madeleine was missing.
Driven by an "almost feral reaction" they carried out a desperate search and raised the alarm, but from that night their lives would never be the same again.
The couple are both from close-knit working-class Catholic families and have found solace through their relatives and their faith in the years since Madeleine's disappearance.
Mr McCann is from Glasgow and his wife from Liverpool, but they met while working as junior doctors at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow.
Mrs McCann stopped working as a GP after her daughter went missing to focus on campaign work and her two other children, twins Amelie and Sean, aged just two when Madeleine disappeared.
She poured her energies into charity work, including as an ambassador for the Missing People charity, before returning to work in another area of medicine.
Mr McCann is a professor of cardiac imaging at the University of Leicester and a consultant cardiologist who has been open about his mental health struggles since the night Madeleine went missing.
Over the years the McCann family have launched numerous public appeals, won high-profile backers, seen millions of pounds in public money spent on investigations, all to no avail.
In 2017, the McCanns said they had managed to adjust to a "new normality" of being a family-of-four, with their focus on giving the twins "a very normal, happy and fulfilling life".
Speaking to the BBC on the ten-year anniversary of her daughter's disappearance, Mrs McCann said: "We had some excellent advice early on. We have been as open with them as we can. We have told them about things and that people are writing things that are simply just untrue and they need to be aware of that."
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Madeleine's parents admitted they have been shocked by hurtful online abuse, saying they had seen "the worst and the best of human nature" since the campaign to find their daughter thrust them into the spotlight.
They have also endured a long-running libel battle against Goncalo Amaral, the Portuguese detective who led the initial inquiry into Madeleine's disappearance, who alleged in a book that the girl had died in the holiday flat.
In 2017, Mrs McCann blasted the "misinformation, half-truths and downright lies" that had circulated around her daughter's case, but her husband has insisted that overall they had "been overwhelmingly seeing the better side of human nature" and received "fantastic support".
Over the years, the McCanns have built a bond with the Portuguese town where they last saw their daughter.
The couple were regular visitors to the church of Our Lady of Light in Praia da Luz after Madeleine's disappearance.
In 2017, it was revealed that villagers in Praia da Luz have prayed for Madeleine every Sunday since.
In a letter written that year, Mrs McCann thanked local friends and supporters "for being strong enough and brave enough to keep Madeleine and our family in your prayers and in your hearts".
She added: "Your love and compassion has given us fortitude over the years and sustained our hope in immeasurable amounts."
As sad and difficult anniversaries come and go, Madeleine's parents refuse to give up hope. In 2017, Mrs McCann said she continued to buy birthday and Christmas presents for Madeleine.
Last Christmas, a message on the official Find Madeleine Facebook page, said "nothing has changed".
As they faced their 13th Christmas without their daughter, the McCanns added: "We love her, we miss her, we hope as always.
"The search for Madeleine goes on with unwavering commitment."


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Madeleine McCann cops announce huge breakthrough as suspect identified

A German prisoner has been identified as a suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann , cops have tonight announced .
The Met Police , in an announcement to journalists on Wednesday , revealed they would not name the 43-year-old .
But cops say he is known to have been in and around Praia da Luz on the Algarve coast at the time Madeleine vanished in 2007 .
Maddie disappeared while on holiday with her parents , Kate and Gerry McCann , and her twin siblings Sean and Amelie , on May 3 .
A half-hour phone call was made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour before the tot is believed to have gone missing .
The suspect , who is in prison in Germany for an unrelated matter , has been linked to an early 1980s camper van - with a white upper body and yellow skirting , registered in Portugal - which was pictured in the Algarve in 2007 .
Scotland Yard said he was driving the vehicle in the Praia da Luz area in the days before Madeleine 's disappearance and is believed to have been living in it for days or weeks before and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been linked to a 1993 Jaguar XJR6 with a German number plate seen in Praia da Luz and surrounding areas in 2006 and 2007 .
The day after Madeleine went missing , the suspect got the car re-registered in Germany under someone else 's name , although it is believed the vehicle was still in Portugal .
Both vehicles have been seized by German police .
Scotland Yard is launching a joint appeal with the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany ( BKA ) and the Portuguese Policia Judiciaria ( PJ ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the conviction of the person responsible of Madeleine 's disappearance .
The Met 's investigation has identified more than 600 people as being potentially significant and were tipped off about the German national , already known to detectives , following a 2017 appeal 10 years after she went missing .
She vanished shortly before her fourth birthday and would have turned 17 last month .
German police are treating her disappearance as a murder investigation but the Met 's Operation Grange , launched in 2013 , has always considered the case a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madeleine 's parents , read by Det Chief Insp Mark Cranwell said : `` We welcome the appeal today regarding the disappearance of our daughter Madeleine .
`` We would like to thank the police forces involved for their continued efforts in the search for Madeleine .
`` All we have ever wanted is to find her , uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice .
`` We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine alive , but whatever the outcome may be , we need to know as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be making no further comment in relation to the appeal today .
`` We would like to thank the general public for their ongoing support and encourage anyone who has information directly related to the appeal to contact police . ''
Mr Cranwell told reporters on Wednesday he was taking the `` really unusual '' step of releasing two mobile phone numbers as part of the appeal .
The first , ( +351 ) 912 730 680 , is believed to have been used by the suspect and received a call from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 916 510 683 , while in the Praia da Luz area , starting at 7.32pm and ending at 8.02pm on the night of May 3 2007 .
Madeleine is believed to have disappeared between 9.10pm and 10pm that evening .
The caller , who is not thought to have been in the Praia da Luz area , is not being treated as a suspect , but is said to be a `` key witness '' in the case .
`` Any information in relation to these mobile numbers during the spring and summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation , '' said Mr Cranwell .
`` Some people will know the man we are describing today , the suspect in our investigation .
I 'm appealing to you directly .
`` You may know , you may be aware of some of the things he has done .
He may have confided in you about the disappearance of Madeleine .
`` More than 13 years have passed and your loyalties may have changed .
`` This individual is in prison and we are conscious that some people may have been concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now is the time to come forward .
`` I 'm appealing to you to contact us , or the German authorities or the Portuguese authorities .
`` I should be very , very clear on this - while this male is a suspect , we retain an open mind as to his involvement . ''

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A German prisoner has been identified as a suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, cops have tonight announced.
The Met Police, in an announcement to journalists on Wednesday, revealed they would not name the 43-year-old.
But cops say he is known to have been in and around Praia da Luz on the Algarve coast at the time Madeleine vanished in 2007.
Maddie disappeared while on holiday with her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and her twin siblings Sean and Amelie, on May 3.
A half-hour phone call was made to his Portuguese mobile phone around an hour before the tot is believed to have gone missing.
The suspect, who is in prison in Germany for an unrelated matter, has been linked to an early 1980s camper van - with a white upper body and yellow skirting, registered in Portugal - which was pictured in the Algarve in 2007.
Scotland Yard said he was driving the vehicle in the Praia da Luz area in the days before Madeleine's disappearance and is believed to have been living in it for days or weeks before and after May 3.
He has also been linked to a 1993 Jaguar XJR6 with a German number plate seen in Praia da Luz and surrounding areas in 2006 and 2007.
The day after Madeleine went missing, the suspect got the car re-registered in Germany under someone else's name, although it is believed the vehicle was still in Portugal.
Both vehicles have been seized by German police.
Scotland Yard is launching a joint appeal with the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (BKA) and the Portuguese Policia Judiciaria (PJ), including a £20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person responsible of Madeleine's disappearance.
The Met's investigation has identified more than 600 people as being potentially significant and were tipped off about the German national, already known to detectives, following a 2017 appeal 10 years after she went missing.
She vanished shortly before her fourth birthday and would have turned 17 last month.
German police are treating her disappearance as a murder investigation but the Met's Operation Grange, launched in 2013, has always considered the case a missing person inquiry.
A statement from Madeleine's parents, read by Det Chief Insp Mark Cranwell said: "We welcome the appeal today regarding the disappearance of our daughter Madeleine.
"We would like to thank the police forces involved for their continued efforts in the search for Madeleine.
"All we have ever wanted is to find her, uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.
"We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine alive, but whatever the outcome may be, we need to know as we need to find peace.
(Image: PA)
"We will be making no further comment in relation to the appeal today.
"We would like to thank the general public for their ongoing support and encourage anyone who has information directly related to the appeal to contact police."
Mr Cranwell told reporters on Wednesday he was taking the "really unusual" step of releasing two mobile phone numbers as part of the appeal.
The first, (+351) 912 730 680, is believed to have been used by the suspect and received a call from another Portuguese mobile, (+351) 916 510 683, while in the Praia da Luz area, starting at 7.32pm and ending at 8.02pm on the night of May 3 2007.
Madeleine is believed to have disappeared between 9.10pm and 10pm that evening.
(Image: PA)
The caller, who is not thought to have been in the Praia da Luz area, is not being treated as a suspect, but is said to be a "key witness" in the case.
"Any information in relation to these mobile numbers during the spring and summer of 2007 could be critical to this investigation," said Mr Cranwell.
"Some people will know the man we are describing today, the suspect in our investigation. I'm appealing to you directly.
"You may know, you may be aware of some of the things he has done. He may have confided in you about the disappearance of Madeleine.
"More than 13 years have passed and your loyalties may have changed.
"This individual is in prison and we are conscious that some people may have been concerned about contacting police in the past. Now is the time to come forward.
"I'm appealing to you to contact us, or the German authorities or the Portuguese authorities.
"I should be very, very clear on this - while this male is a suspect, we retain an open mind as to his involvement."


birminghammail--2020-06-03--West Brom and Leeds United learn finishing date for title showdown

The EFL have confirmed clubs will be able to take a final , binding vote on the resumption of the Championship next week .
West Brom and Leeds United will be desperate for the vote to go their way as they close in on promotion back to the Premier League .
In a statement on Wednesday evening the governing body said the original date had been pushed back 24 hours to Tuesday , June 9 .
As things stand there is still opposition to the second tier resuming , with claims of public health concerns dismissed by sceptics as self-serving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of clubs in any of the three Football League divisions to vote either in favour or against the resumption .
But for all the vocal opposition of clubs like Hull City , The Telegraph are reporting that the Championship will definitely resume .
There has been a slight modification to the schedule , with the first week seeing two rather than three matches as clubs ease their way back into what will a hectic schedule .
But The Telegraph ’ s John Percy insists the competition should be wrapped up by July 21/22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early August .
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“ The EFL Board met today and considered a number of proposals submitted by EFL Clubs in respect of proposed amendments to EFL Regulations in order to determine what will happen in the event the 2019/20 season is curtailed in any EFL Division .
“ This now brings an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clubs have today received formal notice of the meeting which will now take place on Tuesday 9 June 2020 .
“ At that meeting Clubs will consider a number of different proposals from both Clubs and the Board of the EFL .
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The EFL have confirmed clubs will be able to take a final, binding vote on the resumption of the Championship next week.
West Brom and Leeds United will be desperate for the vote to go their way as they close in on promotion back to the Premier League.
In a statement on Wednesday evening the governing body said the original date had been pushed back 24 hours to Tuesday, June 9.
As things stand there is still opposition to the second tier resuming, with claims of public health concerns dismissed by sceptics as self-serving.
And it will need a majority of clubs in any of the three Football League divisions to vote either in favour or against the resumption.
But for all the vocal opposition of clubs like Hull City, The Telegraph are reporting that the Championship will definitely resume.
There has been a slight modification to the schedule, with the first week seeing two rather than three matches as clubs ease their way back into what will a hectic schedule.
But The Telegraph’s John Percy insists the competition should be wrapped up by July 21/22, with the play-off final set for early August.
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This follows the EFL’s statement earlier in the day.
“The EFL Board met today and considered a number of proposals submitted by EFL Clubs in respect of proposed amendments to EFL Regulations in order to determine what will happen in the event the 2019/20 season is curtailed in any EFL Division.
“This now brings an end to a comprehensive consultation phase and Clubs have today received formal notice of the meeting which will now take place on Tuesday 9 June 2020.
“At that meeting Clubs will consider a number of different proposals from both Clubs and the Board of the EFL.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Watch - Protesters defy the rain to attend Black Lives Matter demo

Dozens gathered in Wolverhampton to show solidarity to the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death .
Chants of `` Black Lives Matter , stand up to racism '' and `` no justice , no peace '' echoed around Queens Square as the peaceful protest began .
Around 100 people braved the rain to take part in the rally , which started at 5pm on Wednesday , June 3 .
Demonstrators took a knee and later raised a fist and observed a minute 's silence - as can be seen in the video above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the protesters , who also wore masks and held placards .
A passing bus driver also beeped their horn to show support .
Carl Brown , who helped to organise the event alongside Black Country Stand Up to Racism , said he was pleased to see so many people attend , despite the short notice .
`` We only decided to arrange it two days ago , '' he said .
`` Wolverhampton is an incredibly diverse city - as is the Black Country generally - which has been impacted by racial injustices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've recognised as a result of George Floyd 's death that we need to stand up and speak out . ''
Carl said he thinks the `` coldness and callousness '' of the seeing Mr Floyd 's final moments - as he was filmed saying `` I ca n't breathe '' as a white police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis , USA , on Monday , May 25 - seemed to resonate with people and `` awakened them '' .
He continued : `` We 've got prominent black figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these injustices .
`` It has really given people the power to stand up . ''
Protests aside , Carl encouraged people to help by finding out more about the movement .
`` Knowledge is power , '' he said .
`` Seek out what is going on to try and understand why people are taking to the street , join them , ask questions , recognise the pain and suffering people are going through .
`` Also look and follow different organisations on social media such as Black Country Stand Up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there is a lot of information and messages being put out there . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Kelly Ashmore, Oprah Flash)

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Dozens gathered in Wolverhampton to show solidarity to the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Chants of "Black Lives Matter, stand up to racism" and "no justice, no peace" echoed around Queens Square as the peaceful protest began.
Around 100 people braved the rain to take part in the rally, which started at 5pm on Wednesday, June 3.
Demonstrators took a knee and later raised a fist and observed a minute's silence - as can be seen in the video above.
(Image: Carol Nedrick)
Social distancing guidelines were followed by the protesters, who also wore masks and held placards. A passing bus driver also beeped their horn to show support.
Carl Brown, who helped to organise the event alongside Black Country Stand Up to Racism, said he was pleased to see so many people attend, despite the short notice.
"We only decided to arrange it two days ago," he said.
"Wolverhampton is an incredibly diverse city - as is the Black Country generally - which has been impacted by racial injustices in recent years.
"I think we've recognised as a result of George Floyd's death that we need to stand up and speak out."
Carl said he thinks the "coldness and callousness" of the seeing Mr Floyd's final moments - as he was filmed saying "I can't breathe" as a white police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, USA, on Monday, May 25 - seemed to resonate with people and "awakened them".
He continued: "We've got prominent black figures coming out on social media talking about these injustices.
"It has really given people the power to stand up."
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Protests aside, Carl encouraged people to help by finding out more about the movement.
"Knowledge is power," he said. "Seek out what is going on to try and understand why people are taking to the street, join them, ask questions, recognise the pain and suffering people are going through.
"Also look and follow different organisations on social media such as Black Country Stand Up to Racism ad Black Lives Matter West Midlands, there is a lot of information and messages being put out there."


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Solar eclipse 2020- this is when will the next eclipses will be visible in UK

Many of us will remember the amazing spectacle in 2015 when we were treated to Europe 's biggest solar eclipse for 16 years .
Crowds gathered with special glasses and numerous makeshift viewing devices including a colander and a lawnmower box to get a glimpse of the breathtaking celestial phenomenon .
This year , some parts of the world will be treated to an annular solar eclipse - creating a spectacular ring of fire - and also a total solar eclipse .
So will we able to see these and , if not , when are the next ones we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solar eclipse and what is it ?
An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon covers most but not all of the sun .
It leaves the outer edges visible as a 'ring of fire ' or annulus where the sunlight is still showing around the dark circle of the moon .
Annular solar eclipses only happen at a time of a new moon and when the moon is at the farthest point of its orbit so , when viewed from Earth , it is not big enough to cover the whole of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sun also need to be aligned in more or less a straight line .
The next annular eclipse is coming on June 21 , 2020 .
The ring of fire will be visible from parts of Africa , south Pakistan , northern India and China .
A partial eclipse should be visible in south/east Europe , much of Asia , most of Africa and northern Australia .
But it wo n't be visible in the UK .
Remember to never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can damage your eyes - and even risk going blind .
Proper eye protection such as eclipse glasses or a sun filter is advised .
Sunglasses , smoked glass and floppy disks do n't work for viewing the sun either .
When are the next eclipses ?
It will not be visible from the UK but can be enjoyed by those in Chile and Argentina .
Some parts of southern South America , south-west Africa , and Antarctica will see it as a partial solar eclipse instead .
Then there is another annular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 , 2021 .
And the good news for the UK is that we will be able to see this , though not the ring of fire .
The annular phase of this solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Russia , Greenland , and northern Canada .
People in Northern Asia , Europe , and the United States wo n't see the ring of fire effect but will be able to see a partial solar eclipse .
It will look like a bite has been taken out of the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moon covers part of it .
Timeanddate.com says that for those in Birmingham and the rest of the UK , we will see the moon touch the edge of the sun at 10.06am .
From the right hand side as we look at it , the moon will appear to slide in front of part of the sun .
The point of maximum eclipse will be 11.12am .
By 12.23pm , the moon will have moved away to the left .

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Many of us will remember the amazing spectacle in 2015 when we were treated to Europe's biggest solar eclipse for 16 years.
Crowds gathered with special glasses and numerous makeshift viewing devices including a colander and a lawnmower box to get a glimpse of the breathtaking celestial phenomenon.
This year, some parts of the world will be treated to an annular solar eclipse - creating a spectacular ring of fire - and also a total solar eclipse.
So will we able to see these and, if not, when are the next ones we can see?
When is the annular solar eclipse and what is it?
An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon covers most but not all of the sun.
It leaves the outer edges visible as a 'ring of fire' or annulus where the sunlight is still showing around the dark circle of the moon.
Annular solar eclipses only happen at a time of a new moon and when the moon is at the farthest point of its orbit so, when viewed from Earth, it is not big enough to cover the whole of the sun. The Earth, moon and sun also need to be aligned in more or less a straight line.
The next annular eclipse is coming on June 21, 2020.
The ring of fire will be visible from parts of Africa, south Pakistan, northern India and China.
Those in south/east Europe, much of Asia, most of Africa and northern Australia will instead experience a partial eclipse with no ring of fire.
But we won't see any of the eclipse in the UK on this occasion.
Remember never to look directly at the sun with the naked eye or through a camera, binoculars or telescope. You can damage your eyes - and even risk going blind.
Proper eye protection such as eclipse glasses or a sun filter is advised.
Sunglasses, smoked glass and floppy disks don't work for viewing the sun either.
When are the next eclipses after that?
A total solar eclipse is coming on December 14, 2020.
It will not be visible from the UK but can be enjoyed by those in Chile and Argentina. Some parts of southern South America, south-west Africa, and Antarctica will see it as a partial solar eclipse instead.
Then there is another annular solar eclipse, this time on June 10, 2021. And the good news for the UK is that we will be able to see this, though not the ring of fire.
The annular phase of this solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Russia, Greenland, and northern Canada.
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People in Northern Asia, Europe, and the United States won't see the ring of fire effect but will be able to see a partial solar eclipse.
It will look like a bite has been taken out of the top of the sun as the dark circle of the moon covers part of it.
Timeanddate.com says that for those in Birmingham and the rest of the UK, we will see the moon touch the edge of the sun at 10.06am.
From the right hand side as we look at it, the moon will appear to slide in front of part of the sun.
The point of maximum eclipse will be 11.12am. By 12.23pm, the moon will have moved away to the left.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Alan Hutton insists James Chester is in 'one of worst situations'

Alan Hutton sympathises with former team-mate James Chester with question marks hanging over his Aston Villa future .
Chester , who is currently on loan at Stoke City , has spent the last four years at Villa Park - but is nearing the end of his contract .
The 35-year-old has done well at the Bet365 Stadium but as with most things in the game at present , the next step is very unclear .
Chester told The Athletic that he has thought about what might happen going forward but also admitted that he ’ ll have to be patient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years in claret and blue and left a cult hero , says he understands Chester ’ s plight .
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`` Obviously a little bit older and he ’ s kind of running down his contract , ” Hutton told Football Insider .
“ We ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before so it ’ s always going to be difficult .
“ It is a difficult time but the last thing I can imagine Villa are looking right at this precise moment in time is to be signing new contracts for players that are already there .
“ I do feel for him , he ’ s given a hell of a lot to the club , especially with his injuries and things like that .
`` He ’ ll just have to keep working and doing what he ’ s doing.
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Alan Hutton sympathises with former team-mate James Chester with question marks hanging over his Aston Villa future.
Chester, who is currently on loan at Stoke City, has spent the last four years at Villa Park - but is nearing the end of his contract.
The 35-year-old has done well at the Bet365 Stadium but as with most things in the game at present, the next step is very unclear.
Chester told The Athletic that he has thought about what might happen going forward but also admitted that he’ll have to be patient.
And Hutton, who spent eight years in claret and blue and left a cult hero, says he understands Chester’s plight.
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“It must be very difficult, it must be one of the worst situations to be in.
"Obviously a little bit older and he’s kind of running down his contract,” Hutton told Football Insider.
“We’ve never been in a situation like this before so it’s always going to be difficult.
“It is a difficult time but the last thing I can imagine Villa are looking right at this precise moment in time is to be signing new contracts for players that are already there.
“I do feel for him, he’s given a hell of a lot to the club, especially with his injuries and things like that.
"He’ll just have to keep working and doing what he’s doing.”
Chester has made 126 appearances for Villa since his £8million move from West Brom in August 2016.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Premier League's testing statement as Villa gear up for return

With Aston Villa just two weeks from resuming their season the Premier League has confirmed that one new individual has tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing .
Clubs in the top-flight test players and staff twice a week as they build up to the restart of the season on June 17 - when Villa are due to face Sheffield United and Manchester City face Arsenal .
If Villa win their game in hand they will move out of the relegation zone and be well set for the nine-game run in .
Following tests on 1197 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there has been one new positive case confirmed .
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`` Of these , one has tested positive .
The individual who tested positive will now self-isolate for a period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency .
“ No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing.
” However , Spurs confirmed the case had come at their club and also released a statement : `` Due to medical confidentiality , the individual 's name will not be disclosed . ''
The first round of testing , which took place on May 17 and 18 , saw six positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while the second round from May 19 to 22 resulted in two more positive results from two clubs .
The third round of testing resulted in four more positive tests , while the fourth round of testing , conducted at the end of last week , saw no new cases .
Those who have tested positive have to self-isolate for seven days and can not attend their club ’ s training ground as a result .
A full schedule of fixtures is then set to take place on the weekend of June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total remaining for the rest of the season .

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With Aston Villa just two weeks from resuming their season the Premier League has confirmed that one new individual has tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing.
Clubs in the top-flight test players and staff twice a week as they build up to the restart of the season on June 17 - when Villa are due to face Sheffield United and Manchester City face Arsenal.
If Villa win their game in hand they will move out of the relegation zone and be well set for the nine-game run in.
Following tests on 1197 people on Monday and Tuesday of this week, there has been one new positive case confirmed.
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The news was confirmed in a statement: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 1 June and Tuesday 2 June, 1197 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.
"Of these, one has tested positive. The individual who tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.
“The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency.
“No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing.”
However, Spurs confirmed the case had come at their club and also released a statement: "Due to medical confidentiality, the individual's name will not be disclosed."
The first round of testing, which took place on May 17 and 18, saw six positive results brought back from three different clubs, while the second round from May 19 to 22 resulted in two more positive results from two clubs.
The third round of testing resulted in four more positive tests, while the fourth round of testing, conducted at the end of last week, saw no new cases.
Those who have tested positive have to self-isolate for seven days and cannot attend their club’s training ground as a result.
A full schedule of fixtures is then set to take place on the weekend of June 19-21, with 92 league fixtures in total remaining for the rest of the season.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Shocking dashcam footage shows M1 driver at 125mph with five kids in back

This shocking dashcam footage shows a reckless motorist clocking speeds of up to 125mph on a quiet motorway - with his five children in the back of his car .
The unnamed driver was caught by traffic cops who followed him for five miles as he drove more 55mph above the speed limit of the M1 , which was quiet due to lockdown .
In the unsettling footage , the driver was stopped by West Yorkshire Police and given the stark warning : `` If you have a blowout at that speed , all your kids are dead . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the footage from the police care , an officer reprimands the man for `` driving at a great rate of knots '' with children on board . ''
He tells the motorist : `` I 've done a following check on you when I stay behind you and I think you got up to 125 miles per hour .
`` You 've got your five children in that car and you 're travelling at 125 miles per hour .
If you have a blowout at that speed , all your kids are dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all .
`` I appreciate they 're in their seats but if they 're going from 125 to zero then their internal organs are going to continue in their bodies .
`` When the bodies stop , the internal organs do n't . ''
The officer said he followed him for 5.1 miles after he was overtaken by the driver at junction 44 of the M1 south of Leeds , west Yorks .
Police released the footage , from 20 May 2020 , as part of a new anti-speeding campaign launched as lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared the footage alongside a message to drivers to be careful as the countryiwide lockdown eases and more cars head back onto the roads .
The footage was released as forces across the country blasted speeding motorists for taking advantage of empty motorways to drive at dangerous speeds .
Chief Inspector Lisa Kirkland , Head of West Yorkshire Police ’ s Roads Policing Unit , said : `` During lockdown even though traffic was down 70 per cent , we saw an increase in the number of people taking advantage of the quiet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw more people use the roads to cycle and more pedestrians and joggers on the streets .
`` For the month of April we issued 588 speeding tickets .
We also listened to members of the public who told us where speeding was a problem and deployed patrols to those areas .
`` It ’ s a known fact that speeding causes road traffic collisions .
There were nine fatal collisions last year where speed was a factor .
`` If you ’ re caught speeding the consequences could be you lose your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which in turn will see your insurance go up .
`` If disqualified you could lose your job and your livelihood or even worse you could seriously injure yourself or others because your speed caused a collision .
“ Going over the speed limit can have fatal consequences for the person driving the car , passengers and others on the road .
`` Our NHS colleagues are already under extreme pressure – it is important , more than ever , that drivers do not add to this .
“ This year , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the roads of West Yorkshire to prevent the devastation that speeding can cause .
We will not tolerate people risking their own and others road users ’ lives by speeding .
`` We all have a responsibility to play in keeping our roads safe , please slow down and save lives . ''

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This shocking dashcam footage shows a reckless motorist clocking speeds of up to 125mph on a quiet motorway - with his five children in the back of his car.
The unnamed driver was caught by traffic cops who followed him for five miles as he drove more 55mph above the speed limit of the M1, which was quiet due to lockdown.
In the unsettling footage, the driver was stopped by West Yorkshire Police and given the stark warning: "If you have a blowout at that speed, all your kids are dead."
In an audio conversation, overlaid on the footage from the police care, an officer reprimands the man for "driving at a great rate of knots" with children on board."
He tells the motorist: "I've done a following check on you when I stay behind you and I think you got up to 125 miles per hour.
"You've got your five children in that car and you're travelling at 125 miles per hour. If you have a blowout at that speed, all your kids are dead. You're going to kill them all.
"I appreciate they're in their seats but if they're going from 125 to zero then their internal organs are going to continue in their bodies.
"When the bodies stop, the internal organs don't."
The officer said he followed him for 5.1 miles after he was overtaken by the driver at junction 44 of the M1 south of Leeds, west Yorks.
Police released the footage, from 20 May 2020, as part of a new anti-speeding campaign launched as lockdown begins to be eased.
The force shared the footage alongside a message to drivers to be careful as the countryiwide lockdown eases and more cars head back onto the roads.
The footage was released as forces across the country blasted speeding motorists for taking advantage of empty motorways to drive at dangerous speeds.
(Image: SWNS)
Chief Inspector Lisa Kirkland, Head of West Yorkshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit, said: "During lockdown even though traffic was down 70 per cent, we saw an increase in the number of people taking advantage of the quiet roads to speed.
"We also saw more people use the roads to cycle and more pedestrians and joggers on the streets.
"For the month of April we issued 588 speeding tickets. We also listened to members of the public who told us where speeding was a problem and deployed patrols to those areas.
(Image: SWNS)
"It’s a known fact that speeding causes road traffic collisions. There were nine fatal collisions last year where speed was a factor.
"If you’re caught speeding the consequences could be you lose your licence, more points on your licence which in turn will see your insurance go up.
"If disqualified you could lose your job and your livelihood or even worse you could seriously injure yourself or others because your speed caused a collision.
“Going over the speed limit can have fatal consequences for the person driving the car, passengers and others on the road.
"Our NHS colleagues are already under extreme pressure – it is important, more than ever, that drivers do not add to this.
“This year, we have more dedicated roads policing officers working on the roads of West Yorkshire to prevent the devastation that speeding can cause. We will not tolerate people risking their own and others road users’ lives by speeding.
"We all have a responsibility to play in keeping our roads safe, please slow down and save lives."


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Grealish reveals what rival players have told him about McGinn

Jack Grealish and John McGinn are set to be reunited in claret and blue once the Premier League season resumes @ @ @ @ @ Villa have been handed a June 17 restart date with Sheffield United kicking off 10 @ @ @ @ @ against relegation .
Dean Smith has been boosted by McGinn 's return to training since @ @ @ @ @ the midfielder finally able to join Grealish and Co on the training field .
Villa @ @ @ @ @ for three months of the season after he fractured his ankle in the December defeat @ @ @ @ @ back for the remaining fixtures is huge for Villa - and for Grealish , who @ @ @ @ @ And Grealish , speaking to Sky Sports ' Football Show , has explained what a @ @ @ @ @ was to Villa .
“ I think he was one of the top players in @ @ @ @ @ got injured , ” Grealish said .
“ I even spoke to players from other @ @ @ @ @ they couldn ’ t believe how good he was .
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Jack Grealish and John McGinn are set to be reunited in claret and blue once the Premier League season resumes later this month.
Aston Villa have been handed a June 17 restart date with Sheffield United kicking off 10 huge games in the fight against relegation.
Dean Smith has been boosted by McGinn's return to training since the end of lockdown with the midfielder finally able to join Grealish and Co on the training field.
Villa had to play without McGinn for three months of the season after he fractured his ankle in the December defeat to Southampton.
Having McGinn back for the remaining fixtures is huge for Villa - and for Grealish, who thrives alongside the Scot.
And Grealish, speaking to Sky Sports' Football Show, has explained what a huge blow McGinn's injury was to Villa.
“I think he was one of the top players in the whole league before he got injured,” Grealish said.
“I even spoke to players from other clubs and they were saying they couldn’t believe how good he was.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Boris Johnson warns people meeting indoors is against lockdown rules

Boris Johnson urged the public not to start gathering indoors if it begins to rain , warning it could undermine the progress made by the lockdown .
The Prime Minister issued new guidance relating to the lockdown last week , with new restrictions taking effect from Monday June 1 .
The new rules means Brits can meet up to six people outside - in gardens and public parks - but are only allowed to enter the homes of loved ones to use bathrooms , or access a garden .
The Prime Minister told the daily Downing Street briefing on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final point which may be relevant today as the weather threatens , I think to take a turn for the worse .
`` Some of you may be tempted to move the gatherings you 've been enjoying outdoors indoors out of the rain .
I really urge you : do n't do that .
`` We relaxed the rules on meeting outside for a very specific reason because the evidence shows the risks of transmission are much lower outdoors .
`` And the risks of passing on the virus are significantly higher indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's homes are still prohibited .
`` Breaking these rules now could undermine and reverse all the progress that we 've made together .
`` I have no doubt that wo n't happen . ''
It came as the temperature plunged by around 10C in Birmingham , with a wet and drab Wednesday set to be followed by rain spells across Thursday , Friday and the weekend .
The weather is a far cry from the mercury this weekend just gone , as the city basked in warm sunshine and highs in the @ @

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Boris Johnson urged the public not to start gathering indoors if it begins to rain, warning it could undermine the progress made by the lockdown.
The Prime Minister issued new guidance relating to the lockdown last week, with new restrictions taking effect from Monday June 1.
The new rules means Brits can meet up to six people outside - in gardens and public parks - but are only allowed to enter the homes of loved ones to use bathrooms, or access a garden.
The Prime Minister told the daily Downing Street briefing on Wednesday: "I want to stress one final point which may be relevant today as the weather threatens, I think to take a turn for the worse.
"Some of you may be tempted to move the gatherings you've been enjoying outdoors indoors out of the rain. I really urge you: don't do that.
"We relaxed the rules on meeting outside for a very specific reason because the evidence shows the risks of transmission are much lower outdoors.
"And the risks of passing on the virus are significantly higher indoors which is why gatherings inside other people's homes are still prohibited.
"Breaking these rules now could undermine and reverse all the progress that we've made together.
"I have no doubt that won't happen."
It came as the temperature plunged by around 10C in Birmingham, with a wet and drab Wednesday set to be followed by rain spells across Thursday, Friday and the weekend.
The weather is a far cry from the mercury this weekend just gone, as the city basked in warm sunshine and highs in the mid-twenties.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--EFL give West Brom and Leeds United key promotion date

The EFL will finalise rules and regulations for the Championship 's restart next week .
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United recently received the news that their season would be restarted on June 20 , along with the rest of the Championship .
League Two have voted to finish their season , while League One remain undecided .
The Baggies and Leeds will resume their promotion pushes with nine games standing between them and the Premier League .
Both clubs have a healthy cushion to third-place Fulham so , barring any major slip-ups , they 'll be competing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't been decided is what will happen if the season needs to be curtailed , which is still a possibility with the coronavirus pandemic ongoing in the UK .
Albion and Leeds will hope that a points-per-game system is used , and that appears to be the favoured method of the Premier League and the EFL , but that will need to be passed by members .
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`` This now brings an end to a comprehensive consultation phase and clubs have today received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now take place on Tuesday 9 June 2020 .
`` At that meeting clubs will consider a number of different proposals from both clubs and the board of the EFL . ''

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The EFL will finalise rules and regulations for the Championship's restart next week.
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United recently received the news that their season would be restarted on June 20, along with the rest of the Championship.
League Two have voted to finish their season, while League One remain undecided.
The Baggies and Leeds will resume their promotion pushes with nine games standing between them and the Premier League. Both clubs have a healthy cushion to third-place Fulham so, barring any major slip-ups, they'll be competing in the top flight next year.
But what hasn't been decided is what will happen if the season needs to be curtailed, which is still a possibility with the coronavirus pandemic ongoing in the UK.
Albion and Leeds will hope that a points-per-game system is used, and that appears to be the favoured method of the Premier League and the EFL, but that will need to be passed by members.
The EFL has now announced plans to reconvene on Tuesday - just 11 days before the big kick-off - to finally agree what will happen in the event of curtailment.
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An EFL statement said: "The EFL board met today and considered a number of proposals submitted by EFL clubs in respect of proposed amendments to EFL regulations in order to determine what will happen in the event the 2019/20 season is curtailed in any EFL division.
"This now brings an end to a comprehensive consultation phase and clubs have today received formal notice of the meeting which will now take place on Tuesday 9 June 2020.
"At that meeting clubs will consider a number of different proposals from both clubs and the board of the EFL."


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Birmingham City learn EFL D-Day as momentum gathers

Birmingham City and the rest of the Championship will take a final , binding vote on whether to restart the season next week .
Having canvassed their 71 clubs on the best way to conclude the 2019/2020 campaign the EFL have confirmed a date has been set to finally decide .
Clubs had until Tuesday to submit their proposals and the governing body have tonight released a statement confirming the way forward .
It reads : “ The EFL Board met today and considered a number of proposals submitted by EFL Clubs in respect of proposed amendments to EFL Regulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the event the 2019/20 season is curtailed in any EFL Division .
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“ At that meeting Clubs will consider a number of different proposals from both Clubs and the Board of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed they wanted football to resume on June 20 - but there has been a mixed response from some clubs .
Blues , who have always planned for the resumption of the league - have nine games remaining to play and sit in 16th place .
The vote had originally been set for Monday , June 8 .

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Birmingham City and the rest of the Championship will take a final, binding vote on whether to restart the season next week.
Having canvassed their 71 clubs on the best way to conclude the 2019/2020 campaign the EFL have confirmed a date has been set to finally decide.
Clubs had until Tuesday to submit their proposals and the governing body have tonight released a statement confirming the way forward.
It reads: “The EFL Board met today and considered a number of proposals submitted by EFL Clubs in respect of proposed amendments to EFL Regulations in order to determine what will happen in the event the 2019/20 season is curtailed in any EFL Division.
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“This now brings an end to a comprehensive consultation phase and Clubs have today received formal notice of the meeting which will now take place on Tuesday 9 June 2020.
“At that meeting Clubs will consider a number of different proposals from both Clubs and the Board of the EFL.”
On Sunday night the EFL confirmed they wanted football to resume on June 20 - but there has been a mixed response from some clubs.
Blues, who have always planned for the resumption of the league - have nine games remaining to play and sit in 16th place.
The vote had originally been set for Monday, June 8.
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birminghammail--2020-06-03--Johnson vows to support West Midlands car industry once lockdown ends

Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed the Government will `` champion '' the West Midlands car industry as the economy attempts to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown .
But he admitted that a large number of jobs will be lost across the country .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , he said : `` The West Midlands is the home of the original automotive revolution .
That 's where it all began ... already in the West Midlands you see a brilliant profusion of low carbeon technology , low carbon vehicles .
That 's what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future .
He added : `` One thing we really want to drive forward as we come out of the epidemic , as we bounce back - I want to see a lot more going into green technology , green batteries , low carbon motor vehicles of all kinds . ''
Mr Johnson said the Government would invest in the UK economy and in infrastructure .
But he admitted : `` Let 's be in no doubt .
Of course I 'm afraid tragcially there wll be many many job losses .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this virus on the economy , and because of the shutdown that has taken place . ''
Also in the press conference , Mr Johnson set out a three-point plan to prevent a second wave of coronavirus .
He said the Government was slowly reducing some elements of the lockdown - but was taking steps to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 .
• Setting up a `` test and trace '' scheme to spot outbreaks of coronavirus , so that local lockdowns can be introduced in areas where the virus re-appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that anyone who comes into the country has to quarantine for 14 days • Working with other countries to provide more vaccines for diseases such as polio and measles in poorer parts of the world , so they are better able to cope with coronavirus .
He said : `` This is the moment really for humanity to unite in the fight against the disease '' Mr Johnson added : `` This virus has shown how connected we are.W e 're fighting an invisible enemy and nobody is safe , frankly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He urged anyone who had coronavirus symptoms to get a test .
And he also said that if there was bad weather over the weekend , people should avoid any temptation to hold parties or meet friends indoors .
The government has said up to six people can meet outdoors , including in private gardens .
Mr Johnson said : `` Some of you may be tempted to move the gatherings you 've been enjoying outdoors indoors , out of the rain .
I really urge you , do n't do that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are `` much lower '' outdoors and the risks of passing on the virus are `` signifcantly higher '' indoors , Mr Johnson said .
`` Breaking these rules now could undermine and reverse all the progress we 've made together '' There was a warning from Sir Patrick Vallance , the government 's chief scientific adviser , who explained that coronavirus was still a major threat .
He said latest figures showed 1,871 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed in one day - but the real figure was `` higher than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It could be somewhere around 8,000 a day '' .
And he said : `` This is not coming down fast .
And so we have relatively large numbers , still not coming down fast . ''
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Statistics published by the National Records of Scotland show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ registered in Scotland up to May 31 .
Figures published on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics showed that 44,401 deaths involving Covid-19 had occurred in England and Wales up to May 22 ( and had been registered up to May 30 ) .
And the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency , published last week , showed 716 deaths involving Covid-19 had occurred in Northern Ireland up to May 22 ( and had been registered up to May 27 ) .
Together these figures mean that so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate , including suspected cases .
Between May 23 and June 1 , a further 931 hospital patients who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in England , according to NHS England ; while a further 78 people in hospital and care homes who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in Wales , according to Public Health Wales .
And in Northern Ireland , a further 22 people who had tested positive for Covid-19 died between May 23 and June 2 , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These add up to a further 1,031 deaths that have occurred since May 23 , and together with the total figure of 49,028 registered deaths , means the overall death toll for the UK is now just over 50,000 .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed the Government will "champion" the West Midlands car industry as the economy attempts to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.
But he admitted that a large number of jobs will be lost across the country.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, he said: "The West Midlands is the home of the original automotive revolution. That's where it all began ... already in the West Midlands you see a brilliant profusion of low carbeon technology, low carbon vehicles. That's what we want to champion, that's the future.
He added: "One thing we really want to drive forward as we come out of the epidemic, as we bounce back - I want to see a lot more going into green technology, green batteries, low carbon motor vehicles of all kinds."
Mr Johnson said the Government would invest in the UK economy and in infrastructure.
But he admitted: "Let's be in no doubt. Of course I'm afraid tragcially there wll be many many job losses. That is just inevitable because of the effect of this virus on the economy , and because of the shutdown that has taken place."
Also in the press conference, Mr Johnson set out a three-point plan to prevent a second wave of coronavirus.
He said the Government was slowly reducing some elements of the lockdown - but was taking steps to prevent a second wave of Covid-19.
They are:
Setting up a "test and trace" scheme to spot outbreaks of coronavirus, so that local lockdowns can be introduced in areas where the virus re-appears
Introducing controls at UK borders, so that anyone who comes into the country has to quarantine for 14 days
Working with other countries to provide more vaccines for diseases such as polio and measles in poorer parts of the world, so they are better able to cope with coronavirus.
He said: "This is the moment really for humanity to unite in the fight against the disease"
Mr Johnson added: "This virus has shown how connected we are.W e're fighting an invisible enemy and nobody is safe, frankly, until we all are safe."
He urged anyone who had coronavirus symptoms to get a test.
And he also said that if there was bad weather over the weekend, people should avoid any temptation to hold parties or meet friends indoors. The government has said up to six people can meet outdoors, including in private gardens.
Mr Johnson said: "Some of you may be tempted to move the gatherings you've been enjoying outdoors indoors, out of the rain. I really urge you, don't do that."
Evdience shows the risk of transmission are "much lower" outdoors and the risks of passing on the virus are "signifcantly higher" indoors, Mr Johnson said.
"Breaking these rules now could undermine and reverse all the progress we've made together"
There was a warning from Sir Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser, who explained that coronavirus was still a major threat.
He said latest figures showed 1,871 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed in one day - but the real figure was "higher than this."
He said: "It could be somewhere around 8,000 a day".
And he said: "This is not coming down fast. And so we have relatively large numbers, still not coming down fast."
More than 50,000 people in the UK have now died of Covid-19, according to an analysis by the PA news agency.
Statistics published by the National Records of Scotland show that 3,911 deaths involving Covid-19 had been registered in Scotland up to May 31.
Figures published on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics showed that 44,401 deaths involving Covid-19 had occurred in England and Wales up to May 22 (and had been registered up to May 30).
And the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, published last week, showed 716 deaths involving Covid-19 had occurred in Northern Ireland up to May 22 (and had been registered up to May 27).
Together these figures mean that so far 49,028 deaths have been registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases.
Between May 23 and June 1, a further 931 hospital patients who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in England, according to NHS England; while a further 78 people in hospital and care homes who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in Wales, according to Public Health Wales.
And in Northern Ireland, a further 22 people who had tested positive for Covid-19 died between May 23 and June 2, according to the Northern Ireland Department of Health.
These add up to a further 1,031 deaths that have occurred since May 23, and together with the total figure of 49,028 registered deaths, means the overall death toll for the UK is now just over 50,000.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Every Championship club's stance on refunds as Blues fans wait

Birmingham City are set to resume their Championship season on June 20 - subject to ratification .
The return date was announced by the EFL at the weekend , to the surprise of some of Blues ' second tier rivals - and will be voted upon when the clubs meet on Tuesday , June 9 .
If the proposal is rubberstamped Blues will complete their final nine matches , five at St Andrew 's and four away from home .
However , with supporters not permitted , Championship clubs have been outlining plans for season ticket holders and those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now not be allowed to attend .
Blues have yet to announce their plans , but our colleagues at StokeOnTrent Live have collated what action the rest of the sides in the second tier have taken .
Blues are yet to finalise details about season tickets and are awaiting the outcome of league discussions about streaming service iFollow .
But they have given fans who had bought tickets for the derby at West Bromwich Albion two options .
The first , a full refund , which will be back in fans ’ accounts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to donate the money to the local NHS Trust they have been supporting throughout the pandemic .
Barnsley have been offering refunds on single match tickets since mid-March .
And last week they came up with a range of options for season ticket holders ; donating tickets to key workers , taking up a flexi-ticket or a refund .
A club statement said : “ Following the 6,000 complimentary tickets that we have already offered to the NHS and key workers in our local community , supporters can donate their outstanding games accredited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to that tally .
They add : “ Also , in line with trying to do the right thing for our supporters , if other options are deemed unsuitable , we will attempt to offer pro-rata refunds for those entitled to four home 2019/20 fixtures.
” The 8,500 season ticket holders are set to be offered the chance to watch matches through the iFollow platform .
Chief executive Steve Waggott also told the Lancashire Telegraph : “ I would just ask fans to be patient with us and the best possible scenario for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that and just move it across and it be discounted against next season if they purchase a season ticket next year .
“ That would help enormously with cashflow.
” Brentford are hoping to offer free live streams of all remaining matches to season ticket holders .
A club statement said : “ We are in active discussions with the EFL on how we can deliver all STH ’ s complimentary video streaming match access to remaining home and away fixtures via iFollow , these conversations are ongoing .
“ We hope this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want – access to the Bees .
As soon as we have clarity from the EFL regarding iFollow access we will be in touch.
” Meanwhile , a system error saw some supporters issued with emails promising refunds – and some have received money in their accounts , report BristolLive .
Bristol Sport director Mark Kelly said a “ small number ” of fans have received a “ nominal refund ” , issued in error .
He added : “ As a result of this we will not be asking for you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said last month : “ For season ticket holders , we will be in touch with them once a decision is made about the conclusion of the season .
We appreciate the fans ’ support and patience on this topic during these difficult times.
” A club statement said : “ The club is currently working towards having its refund and exchange policy signed off , with some details still to be confirmed from external organisations , for season ticket holders , match ticket holders and membership holders.
” A club statement said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps for 2019/20 season tickets and seasonal hospitality packages will be communicated in due course.
” Leeds are intending to contact with and “ provide various options ” to all season ticket holders and away day season ticket holders .
A club statement said : “ The dates and protocols are not yet set in stone , as you will have seen from media reports in the last 24 hours , and until these dates are confirmed we are unable to give definitive instructions about how potential refunds or alternatives for tickets already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes season tickets , individual matchday tickets for the remaining five home matches and the away fixtures at Leeds United and Swansea City , for which we are in amicable discussions with those host clubs about the process to follow.
” A club statement said : “ We are exploring making available to all of our season card holders free TV/Internet streaming access to all of our remaining games both home and away .
“ Our supporters will be aware that season cards already give a significant discount versus the match by match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sincerely hope that our regular season card supporters will therefore understand that we are not currently in a position to offer refunds for any perceived loss from the current season.
” YorkshireLive report : “ There has been a suggestion that Wednesday may look to offset the refund by giving supporters access to watch the games online via their iFollow service .
“ Other options could include giving gifts such as shirts , memorabilia , vouchers for the online store but , first things first , we will have to wait and see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Hundreds of fans had already bought tickets for trips to Reading and Wigan and there are four home games too for about 19,000 season ticket holders .
Stoke have been waiting for a definitive update before confirming how it will handle what happens .
Fans ’ council chairwoman Angela Smith said : “ We speak to the club on a very regular basis and we will keep asking them about the situation .
I ’ ve told the chief executive that I ’ m amazed how many people have contacted us saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back on season tickets , but it ’ s a different story for away tickets.
” Swansea have started the process of making partial refunds to season ticket holders .
But chairman Trevor Birch revealed the club could lose around £1m by refunding fans and has urged fans to take up other options to help stem the club ’ s cash-flow crisis , report WalesOnline .
He said : “ One such option , which is by no means the only one , is the ability to stream all the club ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another might be some form of discount on other club products .
Albion have been refunding supporters who had purchased tickets for the three matches that had been on the horizon prior to the coronavirus pandemic halting the season .
The Baggies ’ hosting of Blues , and the trips to Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday , were all on sale and the club were in the process of returning the money to buyers of tickets for those games .
On the subject of season tickets , Albion were , as of the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season would be ended before making a decision .
Wigan have been processing refunds for match tickets since March .

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Birmingham City are set to resume their Championship season on June 20 - subject to ratification.
The return date was announced by the EFL at the weekend, to the surprise of some of Blues' second tier rivals - and will be voted upon when the clubs meet on Tuesday, June 9.
If the proposal is rubberstamped Blues will complete their final nine matches, five at St Andrew's and four away from home.
However, with supporters not permitted, Championship clubs have been outlining plans for season ticket holders and those who had bought tickets for matches they will now not be allowed to attend.
Blues have yet to announce their plans, but our colleagues at StokeOnTrent Live have collated what action the rest of the sides in the second tier have taken.
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Birmingham City
Blues are yet to finalise details about season tickets and are awaiting the outcome of league discussions about streaming service iFollow.
But they have given fans who had bought tickets for the derby at West Bromwich Albion two options.
The first, a full refund, which will be back in fans’ accounts by June 22.
The second is to donate the money to the local NHS Trust they have been supporting throughout the pandemic.
Barnsley
Barnsley have been offering refunds on single match tickets since mid-March.
And last week they came up with a range of options for season ticket holders; donating tickets to key workers, taking up a flexi-ticket or a refund.
A club statement said: “Following the 6,000 complimentary tickets that we have already offered to the NHS and key workers in our local community, supporters can donate their outstanding games accredited to their 2019/20 seasonal pass and contribute to that tally.
They add: “Also, in line with trying to do the right thing for our supporters, if other options are deemed unsuitable, we will attempt to offer pro-rata refunds for those entitled to four home 2019/20 fixtures.”
Blackburn Rovers
The 8,500 season ticket holders are set to be offered the chance to watch matches through the iFollow platform.
Chief executive Steve Waggott also told the Lancashire Telegraph: “I would just ask fans to be patient with us and the best possible scenario for me would be if I could use that and just move it across and it be discounted against next season if they purchase a season ticket next year.
“That would help enormously with cashflow.”
Brentford
Brentford are hoping to offer free live streams of all remaining matches to season ticket holders.
A club statement said: “We are in active discussions with the EFL on how we can deliver all STH’s complimentary video streaming match access to remaining home and away fixtures via iFollow, these conversations are ongoing.
“We hope this solution delivers season ticket holders what they want – access to the Bees. As soon as we have clarity from the EFL regarding iFollow access we will be in touch.”
Bristol City
Expected to offer free stream service to season ticket holders.
Meanwhile, a system error saw some supporters issued with emails promising refunds – and some have received money in their accounts, report BristolLive.
Bristol Sport director Mark Kelly said a “small number” of fans have received a “nominal refund”, issued in error.
He added: “As a result of this we will not be asking for you to return this.”
Cardiff City
Awaiting announcement.
Charlton Athletic
Club Director Marian Mihail said last month: “For season ticket holders, we will be in touch with them once a decision is made about the conclusion of the season. We appreciate the fans’ support and patience on this topic during these difficult times.”
Derby County
A club statement said: “The club is currently working towards having its refund and exchange policy signed off, with some details still to be confirmed from external organisations, for season ticket holders, match ticket holders and membership holders.”
Fulham
A club statement said: “More information regarding the next steps for 2019/20 season tickets and seasonal hospitality packages will be communicated in due course.”
Huddersfield Town
Awaiting announcement.
Hull City
Awaiting announcement.
Leeds United
Leeds are intending to contact with and “provide various options” to all season ticket holders and away day season ticket holders.
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Luton Town
A club statement said: “The dates and protocols are not yet set in stone, as you will have seen from media reports in the last 24 hours, and until these dates are confirmed we are unable to give definitive instructions about how potential refunds or alternatives for tickets already purchased for 2019-20 matches.
“This includes season tickets, individual matchday tickets for the remaining five home matches and the away fixtures at Leeds United and Swansea City, for which we are in amicable discussions with those host clubs about the process to follow.”
Millwall
Awaiting announcement.
Nottingham Forest
Awaiting announcement.
Preston North End
A club statement said: “We are exploring making available to all of our season card holders free TV/Internet streaming access to all of our remaining games both home and away.
“Our supporters will be aware that season cards already give a significant discount versus the match by match cost of buying tickets and we would sincerely hope that our regular season card supporters will therefore understand that we are not currently in a position to offer refunds for any perceived loss from the current season.”
Queens Park Rangers
Awaiting announcement.
Reading
Awaiting announcement.
Sheffield Wednesday
YorkshireLive report: “There has been a suggestion that Wednesday may look to offset the refund by giving supporters access to watch the games online via their iFollow service.
“Other options could include giving gifts such as shirts, memorabilia, vouchers for the online store but, first things first, we will have to wait and see what happens with Wednesday’s season.”
Stoke City
Hundreds of fans had already bought tickets for trips to Reading and Wigan and there are four home games too for about 19,000 season ticket holders.
Stoke have been waiting for a definitive update before confirming how it will handle what happens.
Fans’ council chairwoman Angela Smith said: “We speak to the club on a very regular basis and we will keep asking them about the situation. I’ve told the chief executive that I’m amazed how many people have contacted us saying they are not worried about getting money back on season tickets, but it’s a different story for away tickets.”
Swansea City
Swansea have started the process of making partial refunds to season ticket holders.
But chairman Trevor Birch revealed the club could lose around £1m by refunding fans and has urged fans to take up other options to help stem the club’s cash-flow crisis, report WalesOnline.
He said: “One such option, which is by no means the only one, is the ability to stream all the club’s remaining fixtures into your own home. Another might be some form of discount on other club products.
West Brom
Albion have been refunding supporters who had purchased tickets for the three matches that had been on the horizon prior to the coronavirus pandemic halting the season.
The Baggies’ hosting of Blues, and the trips to Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday, were all on sale and the club were in the process of returning the money to buyers of tickets for those games.
On the subject of season tickets, Albion were, as of the end of May, waiting to learn how the season would be ended before making a decision.
Wigan Athletic
Wigan have been processing refunds for match tickets since March.
Awaiting announcement on season tickets.