birminghammail--2020-06-14--Wolves fans go nuts over Adama Traore training ground footage

Wolverhampton Wanderers are stepping up preparations for their Premier League return against West Ham next weekend .
Wolves have n't played competitively since their 1-1 draw with Olympiakos in the Europa League three months ago and take on West Ham on Saturday in the first of nine remaining league games .
Nuno Espirito Santo and his players returned to training five weeks ago and they 've completed two warm-up matches this week .
Wolves were defeated 2-0 by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday before drawing 1-1 with Birmingham City on Saturday .
One player who will be hoping to pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adama Traore .
He 'd scored six goals and assisted a further 12 for his team-mates in 43 appearances prior to football 's suspension , in what 's easily been the best season of his career to date .
His form has been so good this season that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly made him his top transfer target heading into the summer window .
Manchester United , Manchester City , Barcelona , Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have also been linked with Traore , who is one of the most in-demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been involved in Wolves ' friendly matches and is set to feature at the London Stadium on Saturday evening .
And he 's lost none of his sublime skill and power during the lockdown if footage which has emerged from Wolves ' training ground is anything to go by .
The club has been posting videos to its social media channels from Compton Park and their latest clip shows Traore twisting and turning past Diogo Jota and Bruno Jordao .
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One fan called the clip 'just crazy ' , while another added : `` Left Jota and Jordao for dead . ''
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Wolverhampton Wanderers are stepping up preparations for their Premier League return against West Ham next weekend.
Wolves haven't played competitively since their 1-1 draw with Olympiakos in the Europa League three months ago and take on West Ham on Saturday in the first of nine remaining league games.
Nuno Espirito Santo and his players returned to training five weeks ago and they've completed two warm-up matches this week.
Wolves were defeated 2-0 by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday before drawing 1-1 with Birmingham City on Saturday.
One player who will be hoping to pick up where he left off is flying winger Adama Traore. He'd scored six goals and assisted a further 12 for his team-mates in 43 appearances prior to football's suspension, in what's easily been the best season of his career to date.
His form has been so good this season that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly made him his top transfer target heading into the summer window.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have also been linked with Traore, who is one of the most in-demand players in Europe right now.
Traore has been involved in Wolves' friendly matches and is set to feature at the London Stadium on Saturday evening.
And he's lost none of his sublime skill and power during the lockdown if footage which has emerged from Wolves' training ground is anything to go by.
The club has been posting videos to its social media channels from Compton Park and their latest clip shows Traore twisting and turning past Diogo Jota and Bruno Jordao.
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Supporters were suitably impressed with one saying: "Jota pulling his bib, getting him ready for the PL teams trying to stop him."
One fan called the clip 'just crazy', while another added: "Left Jota and Jordao for dead."
Check out the video via Wolves' Twitter account further up the article.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Blues-linked Slavisa Jokanovic on a future return to England

Slavisa Jokanovic is looking for a return to English football , amid rumours linking him with soon-to-be vacant Birmingham City hotseat .
Blues are looking for a new boss after Pep Clotet decided to leave the club at the end of the season .
Jokanovic is claimed to be top of their list according to a report in the national media , although they claim the Al-Gharafa manager would be expensive .
Speaking at the end of last month the former Fulham and Watford head coach - who led both clubs out of the Championship into the Premier League - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this country .
In an interview with the Daily Mail he said .
“ Last summer I had opportunities but none of those offers seemed right for me .
I took the decision to come here to Doha .
“ Would I like to go back to England ?
Yes I would .
But cry and get depressed because I ’ m not there , that ’ s not me.
” Jokanovic took the Hornets into the top flight in 2015 - after a merry-go-round of coaches had left them outside the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago he guided Fulham on an incredible 23-game unbeaten run - ended by Birmingham City on the final day of the season - to beat Aston Villa in the play-off final .
“ At Watford there were a lot of things already in place , ” he recalled .
“ But at Fulham it was a case of starting from zero , or if you prefer , minus-20 .
“ It was a gloomy club where there was no vision of returning to the Premier League .
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We had everyone believing that yes it was possible.
” Unfortunately for him he was sacked in November 2018 - after a transfer trolley dash late in the summer window .
“ On the last Thursday five players arrived , and the league was starting on the Saturday , ” he continued .
“ We had to have a new pre-season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for points , and you can ’ t do that .
I tried , then Ranieri tried , then Scott Parker tried but we were all playing catch-up .
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Slavisa Jokanovic is looking for a return to English football, amid rumours linking him with soon-to-be vacant Birmingham City hotseat.
Blues are looking for a new boss after Pep Clotet decided to leave the club at the end of the season.
Jokanovic is claimed to be top of their list according to a report in the national media, although they claim the Al-Gharafa manager would be expensive.
Speaking at the end of last month the former Fulham and Watford head coach - who led both clubs out of the Championship into the Premier League - revealed his desire to come back to this country.
In an interview with the Daily Mail he said. “Last summer I had opportunities but none of those offers seemed right for me. I took the decision to come here to Doha.
“Would I like to go back to England? Yes I would. But cry and get depressed because I’m not there, that’s not me.”
Jokanovic took the Hornets into the top flight in 2015 - after a merry-go-round of coaches had left them outside the top flight for eight years.
And two years ago he guided Fulham on an incredible 23-game unbeaten run - ended by Birmingham City on the final day of the season - to beat Aston Villa in the play-off final.
“At Watford there were a lot of things already in place,” he recalled.
“But at Fulham it was a case of starting from zero, or if you prefer, minus-20.
“It was a gloomy club where there was no vision of returning to the Premier League.
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“I did a job, in collaboration with the club and all the players. We had everyone believing that yes it was possible.”
Unfortunately for him he was sacked in November 2018 - after a transfer trolley dash late in the summer window.
“On the last Thursday five players arrived, and the league was starting on the Saturday,” he continued.
“We had to have a new pre-season but by then we were already playing for points, and you can’t do that. I tried, then Ranieri tried, then Scott Parker tried but we were all playing catch-up.”


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Much-loved gran, 45, dies pushing granddaughter in buggy

A grandmother collapsed and died on a city street as she pushed her 18-month-old grandaughter in a buggy .
Michelle Wilkes , who was just 45 , died at the scene in Corisande Road , Selly Oak , shortly after 8am on June 5 .
She had taken her granddaughter Freya to the shops before she fell ill. Passers-by rushed to help the mum-of-four and , despite the best efforts of paramedics , nothing could be done to save her .
Her devastated sister Sarah Knight , aged 28 , told BirminghamLive : `` As a family , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to celebrate her 46th birthday which was days away - now we are planning her funeral .
`` Michelle was a beautiful , caring person who was devoted to her four children and granddaughter .
She adored them all .
We are all devastated and trying to come to terms with what has happened .
`` She had just been to the shops and was walking to the home of my niece when she collapsed in the street .
We have seen the CCTV footage from a nearby home because we wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As she pushes the buggy she just drops to the floor .
A man in a car stops and goes to her aid , as do other people .
They carry out CPR on her until paramedics arrive .
We are comforted to know people went to help her and she was n't alone and want to thank the people who helped her . ''
Sarah said a post-mortem examination revealed Michelle died from a cardiac arrest caused by undiagnosed heart disease .
She was married to husband Gary and leaves behind children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lauren , 20 and 18-year-old Sophie .
She also had a brother Jon and parents Linda and Terry .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` We were called at 8.19am on June 5 to reports of a medical emergency on Corisande Road in Selly Oak .
`` Two ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene .
On arrival we discovered one patient , a woman , who was in cardiac arrest with bystanders performing CPR .
Ambulance staff took over and immediately began administering advanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone ’ s best efforts it sadly became apparent nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
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A grandmother collapsed and died on a city street as she pushed her 18-month-old grandaughter in a buggy.
Michelle Wilkes, who was just 45, died at the scene in Corisande Road, Selly Oak, shortly after 8am on June 5.
She had taken her granddaughter Freya to the shops before she fell ill.
Passers-by rushed to help the mum-of-four and, despite the best efforts of paramedics, nothing could be done to save her.
Her devastated sister Sarah Knight, aged 28, told BirminghamLive: "As a family, we are in total shock. We were planning how to celebrate her 46th birthday which was days away - now we are planning her funeral.
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"Michelle was a beautiful, caring person who was devoted to her four children and granddaughter. She adored them all. We are all devastated and trying to come to terms with what has happened.
"She had just been to the shops and was walking to the home of my niece when she collapsed in the street. We have seen the CCTV footage from a nearby home because we wanted to know exactly what happened.
"As she pushes the buggy she just drops to the floor. A man in a car stops and goes to her aid, as do other people. They carry out CPR on her until paramedics arrive. We are comforted to know people went to help her and she wasn't alone and want to thank the people who helped her."
Sarah said a post-mortem examination revealed Michelle died from a cardiac arrest caused by undiagnosed heart disease.
She was married to husband Gary and leaves behind children Katie, 23, Matthew 22, Lauren, 20 and 18-year-old Sophie. She also had a brother Jon and parents Linda and Terry.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 8.19am on June 5 to reports of a medical emergency on Corisande Road in Selly Oak.
"Two ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one patient, a woman, who was in cardiac arrest with bystanders performing CPR. Ambulance staff took over and immediately began administering advanced life support.
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"However, despite everyone’s best efforts it sadly became apparent nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Sarah has set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to help pay for Michelle's funeral costs.
To donate to the cause click here


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Watch - Smoke over streets as firefighters called to bonfire

This is the moment firefighters tackled a out of control bonfire in a city street during the coronavirus pandemic .
Smoke could be seen rising over Norwood Road in Bordesley Green as two fire crews dealt with the blaze on Sunday morning , June 14 .
The waste had been set alight in a fenced-off area piled high with items , including mattresses .
No-one was injured but the blaze came amid warnings from the council and fire services over unsafe bonfires .
The council previously urged against burning garden waste as new research showed air pollution would make Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone causing a nuisance to neighbours during the pandemic would be investigated and could face a fine of up to £5,000 , the council said .
Birmingham City Council said : `` Environmental Health Birmingham is receiving many complaints about garden bonfires .
`` While it is tempting , please don ’ t start bonfires .
Be considerate - your neighbours may need to use their gardens to get fresh air during lockdown and you could be fined up to £5,000 . ''
Solihull Council added that , while one bonfire was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statutory nuisance , householders having regular bonfires likely to cause such a nuisance would be investigated .
They also warned bonfires could get out of control , placing added pressure on the already-stretched emergency services .
People are only allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes : • shopping for basic necessities , as infrequently as possible • one form of exercise a day - for example a run , walk , or cycle - alone or with members of your household ; • any medical need , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person ; and • travelling to and from work , but only where this is absolutely necessary and can not be done from home .
These are the only reasons you should leave your home .
You should not be meeting friends .
If your friends ask you to meet , you should say No .
You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home .
You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services where you can .
If you don ’ t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them , including through fines and dispersing gatherings .
West Midlands Fire Service also echoed the calls to avoid bonfires during the lockdown .
The service said : `` If you have a garden , please think twice about having a bonfire at the moment .
Be considerate of neighbours - especially those who are ill - and always keep fire safety in mind . ''
While there is no legislation prohibiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such fires and have implemented strict guidelines .
The council guidelines were as follows : • Do not light a bonfire before 8pm and extinguish it by 10pm • Do not light a bonfire if a neighbour is using or is likely to use the garden • Do not light a bonfire if there is washing on a neighbours ’ line • Do not light a bonfire if neighbours ' windows are left open • Do not light a bonfire if the weather is wet , windy or misty .
• Do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or any other material , which could cause dark smoke or harmful combustion products • Do not allow smoke to blow across a road • Remember to build it as far away from neighbours ' properties as possible , away from fences , hedges or other combustible materials which might catch fire accidentally .
• Ensure you attend the fires at all times and have plenty of water ready .

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This is the moment firefighters tackled a out of control bonfire in a city street during the coronavirus pandemic.
Smoke could be seen rising over Norwood Road in Bordesley Green as two fire crews dealt with the blaze on Sunday morning, June 14.
The waste had been set alight in a fenced-off area piled high with items, including mattresses.
No-one was injured but the blaze came amid warnings from the council and fire services over unsafe bonfires.
The council previously urged against burning garden waste as new research showed air pollution would make Covid-19 symptoms even more severe for anyone suffering.
Anyone causing a nuisance to neighbours during the pandemic would be investigated and could face a fine of up to £5,000, the council said.
Birmingham City Council said: "Environmental Health Birmingham is receiving many complaints about garden bonfires.
"While it is tempting, please don’t start bonfires. Be considerate - your neighbours may need to use their gardens to get fresh air during lockdown and you could be fined up to £5,000."
Solihull Council added that, while one bonfire was unlikely to meet the criteria of a statutory nuisance, householders having regular bonfires likely to cause such a nuisance would be investigated.
They also warned bonfires could get out of control, placing added pressure on the already-stretched emergency services.
Latest Government advice as coronavirus pandemic sparks lockdown People are only allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes: shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;
any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home. These are the only reasons you should leave your home. You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No. You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home. You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can. If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings.
West Midlands Fire Service also echoed the calls to avoid bonfires during the lockdown.
The service said: "If you have a garden, please think twice about having a bonfire at the moment. Be considerate of neighbours - especially those who are ill - and always keep fire safety in mind."
While there is no legislation prohibiting garden bonfires, the councils are discouraging such fires and have implemented strict guidelines.
The council guidelines were as follows:
Do not light a bonfire before 8pm and extinguish it by 10pm
Do not light a bonfire if a neighbour is using or is likely to use the garden
Do not light a bonfire if there is washing on a neighbours’ line
Do not light a bonfire if neighbours' windows are left open
Do not light a bonfire if the weather is wet, windy or misty.
Do not burn wet material


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Police investigate rape, 'drugs' death and stabbings at two illegal raves

Police are investigating a rape , a suspected drugs death and three stabbings following two illegal raves in Greater Manchester .
The gatherings on Saturday night have prompted condemnation from police and politicians .
Greater Manchester Police said the events were `` clearly a breach of coronavirus legislation and guidelines and have had tragic consequences '' , the Manchester Evening News reported today .
One event began at Droylsden and spilled over into Daisy Nook country park , the other was at an industrial estate in Carrington .
In a statement , police said the illegal dance festivals were both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4,000 revellers attended the Droylsden/Daisy Nook event , and another 2,000 were at the Carrington event .
Police detailed the consequences of the unauthorised 'quarantine rave ' events as follows : • A 20-year-old man who attended the Droylsden rave died following a suspected drug overdose • There were three separate stabbings at Carrington - one left a man aged 18 with 'life-threatening injuries .
In the others , two men 25 and 26 were hurt .
• An 18-year-old woman who attended the Carrington event was raped • Officers attempting to engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence , resulting in items being thrown and a police car being vandalised The family of the 20-year-old man who died of a suspected drugs overdose is being supported by specially trained officers .
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon .
An 18-year-old who was raped is being supported by specialist officers .
An operation to trace the suspect has been launched .
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes said officers attempting to engage with revellers were met with violence .
Tactical Aid Unit officers are examining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement , Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes , said : `` We are aware of two large raves that took place in Carrington and Droylsden last night ( Saturday 13 June 2020 ) .
`` These raves were illegal and I condemn them taking place - they were clearly a breach of coronavirus legislation and guidelines , and have had tragic consequences . ''
Chief Constable Skyes is now working with other organisations to try to prevent further gatherings during the pandemic .
He added : `` Coronavirus is still a threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to encourage them to take some personal responsibility and do the right thing .
`` Ultimately we need the people of Greater Manchester to join together and demonstrate the spirit that they have previously shown in the face of hard times . ''
Mr Sykes added that violence towards police at the Carrington rave was `` absolutely not acceptable and will not be tolerated '' .
`` Our officers are working incredibly hard to keep people safe and should never be met with inexcusable violence whilst carrying out their duties , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MP for Ashton-under-Lyne Angela Rayner tweeted : `` Those who attended put themselves and their loved ones at risk .
( Completely ) irresponsible .
`` A lot of effort went into online events this weekend across ( Greater Manchester ) .
Those who attended should be ashamed of themselves .
My local area now has to deal with the aftermath . ''

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Police are investigating a rape, a suspected drugs death and three stabbings following two illegal raves in Greater Manchester.
The gatherings on Saturday night have prompted condemnation from police and politicians.
Greater Manchester Police said the events were "clearly a breach of coronavirus legislation and guidelines and have had tragic consequences", the Manchester Evening News reported today.
One event began at Droylsden and spilled over into Daisy Nook country park, the other was at an industrial estate in Carrington.
In a statement, police said the illegal dance festivals were both in breach of coronavirus legislation.
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Around 4,000 revellers attended the Droylsden/Daisy Nook event, and another 2,000 were at the Carrington event.
Police detailed the consequences of the unauthorised 'quarantine rave' events as follows:
A 20-year-old man who attended the Droylsden rave died following a suspected drug overdose
There were three separate stabbings at Carrington - one left a man aged 18 with 'life-threatening injuries. In the others, two men 25 and 26 were hurt.
An 18-year-old woman who attended the Carrington event was raped
Officers attempting to engage with participants in Carrington were met with violence, resulting in items being thrown and a police car being vandalised
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The family of the 20-year-old man who died of a suspected drugs overdose is being supported by specially trained officers.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
An 18-year-old who was raped is being supported by specialist officers. An operation to trace the suspect has been launched.
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes said officers attempting to engage with revellers were met with violence.
Tactical Aid Unit officers are examining the Carrington site for evidence.
In a statement, Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes, said: "We are aware of two large raves that took place in Carrington and Droylsden last night (Saturday 13 June 2020).
"These raves were illegal and I condemn them taking place - they were clearly a breach of coronavirus legislation and guidelines, and have had tragic consequences."
Chief Constable Skyes is now working with other organisations to try to prevent further gatherings during the pandemic.
He added: "Coronavirus is still a threat and we will continue to engage with people to encourage them to take some personal responsibility and do the right thing.
"Ultimately we need the people of Greater Manchester to join together and demonstrate the spirit that they have previously shown in the face of hard times."
Mr Sykes added that violence towards police at the Carrington rave was "absolutely not acceptable and will not be tolerated".
"Our officers are working incredibly hard to keep people safe and should never be met with inexcusable violence whilst carrying out their duties," he added.
Deputy Labour Leader and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne Angela Rayner tweeted: "Those who attended put themselves and their loved ones at risk. (Completely) irresponsible.
"A lot of effort went into online events this weekend across (Greater Manchester). Those who attended should be ashamed of themselves. My local area now has to deal with the aftermath."


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Villa make brilliant gesture to fans ahead of Premier League return

Aston Villa restart their Premier League campaign on Wednesday , in front of an empty Villa Park .
Along with all games up and down the country , Villa 's fixtures will be played behind closed doors , with strict adherence to current social distancing guidelines .
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In a gesture to season ticket holders who ca n't attend the game , Villa have generously confirmed that they will receive two Sky Sports day passes to watch the fixture .
Along with the visit of the Blades , Villa fans can also watch the June 21 game vs Chelsea free of charge .
It 's believed BT Sport , who are also due to screen some of the Premier League 's remaining fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Following the suspension of the season , 19/20 season ticket holders at the club will not be able to utilise their ticket for the remainder of the season , with matches at Villa Park and elsewhere being played behind closed doors .
However , the deadline is closing in - and season ticket holders have very limited time to act , having until this Sunday ( 14/06/2020 ) to claim a monetary refund .

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Aston Villa continue their Premier League restart with the visit of Chelsea later today.
Dean Smith's side got the season back underway on Wednesday evening, with a controversial 0-0 draw with Sheffield United. That game was marred by a goalline technology mishap - but did mean Villa kept a clean sheet for the first time in 2020.
After defeats for West Ham and Bournemouth on Saturday, Villa can move out of the bottom three - but it won't be easy against Frank Lampard's Champions League chasers.
It's the second game that will be played in front of an empty Villa Park, with fixtures up and down the country being played in a manner to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
The match against Chelsea will be live on Sky Sports, with supporters needing a subscription to watch it.
However, in a gesture to season ticket holders who can't attend the game, Villa have generously confirmed that they will receive Sky Sports day passes to watch the fixture.
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Each season ticket holder was given two day passes earlier this week, with the hope they could watch Smith's men in their opening pair of fixtures after the suspension.
It's believed BT Sport, who are also due to screen some of the Premier League's remaining fixtures, are considering offering a similar package.
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birminghammail--2020-06-14--27 new deaths in English hospitals - amid PM's shopping plea

Just 27 deaths were announced in England 's hospitals in the latest coronavirus update .
And only five were in the Midlands , figures released on Sunday , June 14 showed .
The death toll for hospitals in England now stands at 27,954 .
The latest to die were aged between 50 and 101 .
Two patients , aged between 77 and 96 , had no known underlying health conditions .
Their families have been informed .
No new deaths with coronavirus in Northern Ireland were reported on Sunday .
The total number of newly-announced deaths in all settings was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further three people had died after testing positive .
Numbers are deaths are generally lower at weekends because of the reporting methods used .
But the decline in mortalities has prompted the easing of several lockdown measures , including the reopening of non-essential shops from tomorrow , Monday , June 15 .
And the Government is also reviewing the two-metre social distancing rule following complaints that it will cripple the hospitality sector in trying to restart trade .
Speaking during a visit to the Westfield shopping centre in east London , the Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` shop with confidence '' from tomorrow .
`` I am very optimistic about the opening up that is going to happen tomorrow , '' he said .
`` I think people should shop and shop with confidence , but they should of course observe the rules on social distancing and do it as safely as possible . ''
Mr Johnson said `` probably '' fewer than one-in-a-thousand people were now infected with coronavirus , allowing `` more margin for manoeuvre '' in easing the two-metre rule .
He said : `` As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it becomes one-in-a-thousand , one-in-sixteen hundred , maybe fewer , your chances of being , two metres , one metre or even a foot away from somebody who has the virus are obviously going down statistically , so you start to build some more margin for manoeuvre , and we 'll be looking at that and keeping it under constant review . ''

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Just 27 deaths were announced in England's hospitals in the latest coronavirus update.
And only five were in the Midlands, figures released on Sunday, June 14 showed.
The death toll for hospitals in England now stands at 27,954.
The latest to die were aged between 50 and 101. Two patients, aged between 77 and 96, had no known underlying health conditions.
Their families have been informed.
No new deaths with coronavirus in Northern Ireland were reported on Sunday.
The total number of newly-announced deaths in all settings was 36.
Public Health Wales said a further three people had died after testing positive.
Numbers are deaths are generally lower at weekends because of the reporting methods used.
But the decline in mortalities has prompted the easing of several lockdown measures, including the reopening of non-essential shops from tomorrow, Monday, June 15.
And the Government is also reviewing the two-metre social distancing rule following complaints that it will cripple the hospitality sector in trying to restart trade.
Speaking during a visit to the Westfield shopping centre in east London, the Prime Minister said people should be able to "shop with confidence" from tomorrow.
"I am very optimistic about the opening up that is going to happen tomorrow," he said.
"I think people should shop and shop with confidence, but they should of course observe the rules on social distancing and do it as safely as possible."
Mr Johnson said "probably" fewer than one-in-a-thousand people were now infected with coronavirus, allowing "more margin for manoeuvre" in easing the two-metre rule.
He said: "As we get the numbers down, so it becomes one-in-a-thousand, one-in-sixteen hundred, maybe fewer, your chances of being, two metres, one metre or even a foot away from somebody who has the virus are obviously going down statistically, so you start to build some more margin for manoeuvre, and we'll be looking at that and keeping it under constant review."


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Birmingham City fans go nuts after Slavisa Jokanovic report

Slavisa Jokanovic is top of Birmingham City ’ s list to replace Pep Clotet , according to reports .
Blues confirmed last Monday that Clotet will be leaving the club after just once season at the helm when the 2019/2020 campaign ends .
The search for a replacement is under way and The Sun on Sunday claim Jokanovic ’ s track record of winning promotions with Watford and Fulham appeals most .
He wouldn ’ t come cheap - but Blues fans think he ’ d be worth it .
Carl Page : Remember his old assistant is with Blues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Colin Carberry : If we could afford him , he ’ d be my absolute first choice .
He ’ s been there , done it , got the t-shirt and is massively experienced .
Still only 51 as well .
Jack Mitchell : If we can afford him it ’ s a no brainer .
We ’ ve already got his assistant here .
Stuart Davies : Yes definitely .
One of the main contenders for me !
Along side Laudrup KRO Marc Aspery : Yes definitely .
Spend what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Please don ’ t take the cheap option Warren Coy : Best of all of them so far Andrew Whalley : No .
Another accident waiting to happen Steve Lines : Blues should break the Bank for him !
!
Allan Walker : Definitely take him ahead of Bowyer or Warnock Malcolm R. Hammond : Obviously , this man would be the best choice .
But , I ’ m sure I read somewhere , his wages would be the issue ?
Although , if the sale of Bellingham goes through , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a decent transfer budget !
Michael Lewis-Cockayne : Now that ’ s a manager I could get on board with , as opposed to those who talk a lot but deliver nothing , go get him Blues Tony Arthur : A big yes from me KRO Terry Harland : He won ’ t come not with the state of our club Chris Devey : Now we ’ re on the right track Lee Atterbury : Go get him now ... .and I mean NOW Glenn Woodhams : Must be one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanks Neil Facer : I have him or Bowyer KRO Paddy Mcnally : That ’ s who I want to be manger

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Slavisa Jokanovic is top of Birmingham City ’s list to replace Pep Clotet, according to reports.
Blues confirmed last Monday that Clotet will be leaving the club after just once season at the helm when the 2019/2020 campaign ends.
The search for a replacement is under way and The Sun on Sunday claim Jokanovic’s track record of winning promotions with Watford and Fulham appeals most.
He wouldn’t come cheap - but Blues fans think he’d be worth it.
Darrell Arnold: Super CV and ambition. He’d be a great appointment.
Carl Page: Remember his old assistant is with Blues currently too, perfect fit !!!
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Colin Carberry: If we could afford him, he’d be my absolute first choice. He’s been there, done it, got the t-shirt and is massively experienced. Still only 51 as well.
Jack Mitchell: If we can afford him it’s a no brainer. We’ve already got his assistant here.
Stuart Davies: Yes definitely. One of the main contenders for me! Along side Laudrup KRO
Marc Aspery: Yes definitely. Spend what it takes to get him or Hughton. Please don’t take the cheap option
Warren Coy: Best of all of them so far
Andrew Whalley: No. Another accident waiting to happen
Simon Smith: yes yes ..KRO ..wishing
Steve Lines: Blues should break the Bank for him !!
Allan Walker: Definitely take him ahead of Bowyer or Warnock
Malcolm R. Hammond: Obviously, this man would be the best choice. But, I’m sure I read somewhere, his wages would be the issue?
Although, if the sale of Bellingham goes through, then blues should definitely offer him the job, with a decent transfer budget!
Michael Lewis-Cockayne: Now that’s a manager I could get on board with, as opposed to those who talk a lot but deliver nothing, go get him Blues
Tony Arthur: A big yes from me KRO
Terry Harland: He won’t come not with the state of our club
Chris Devey: Now we’re on the right track
Lee Atterbury: Go get him now....and I mean NOW
Glenn Woodhams: Must be one of the rare ones . . But No thanks
Neil Facer: I have him or Bowyer KRO
Paddy Mcnally: That’s who I want to be manger


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Tammy Abraham makes 'crazy' Wolves hat-trick admission

Tammy Abraham made few friends at Wolverhampton Wanderers last year .
In January 2019 he turned down the chance to join the Old Gold , opting instead to stay with Aston Villa .
The striker ultimately led Villa to the Premier League - before returning to Chelsea at the end of his loan .
He finally pitched up at Molineux in September - as a key man in Frank Lampard 's revamped Blues team .
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Chelsea would go on to win 5-2 and inflicted Wolves ' heaviest home defeat under Nuno Espirito Santo - with Abraham completing his hat-trick .
However , he has told the Chelsea website he wanted to go off at half-time only to be persuaded to stay on .
‘ It was one of those feelings where you score in two consecutive games so you ’ re not under pressure to score .
In my head I felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed .
`` Fikayo [ Tomori ] had already scored a banger , then my first chance came and I took it .
`` Then there was another one and I scored again , so we were in a great position at half-time .
`` I said to Fikayo , ‘ I ’ m tired , man , I might just tell the manager to replace me ’ .
`` Fik was like : ‘ Stay on the pitch , try and get your hat-trick ’ because it was the second game in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals .
`` I came out for the second half and then I just remember I was one-on-one with Conor Coady and the confidence that I had inside me took the tiredness away .
`` I did that skill to get away from him and scored and then after the game me , Mason [ Mount ] and Fikayo were all talking and realising that we ’ d all just scored for Chelsea in the Premier League , so it was crazy and amazing feelings that day . ''
Things have continued to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 goals for his boyhood club .
Wolves have also picked up and with nine games remaining are just five points behind Chelsea , both chasing a Champions League spot .

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Tammy Abraham made few friends at Wolverhampton Wanderers last year.
In January 2019 he turned down the chance to join the Old Gold, opting instead to stay with Aston Villa.
The striker ultimately led Villa to the Premier League - before returning to Chelsea at the end of his loan.
He finally pitched up at Molineux in September - as a key man in Frank Lampard's revamped Blues team.
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He went on to confirm his goalscoring prowess with two first half goals as the visitors raced into a 3-0 interval lead.
Chelsea would go on to win 5-2 and inflicted Wolves' heaviest home defeat under Nuno Espirito Santo - with Abraham completing his hat-trick.
However, he has told the Chelsea website he wanted to go off at half-time only to be persuaded to stay on.
‘It was one of those feelings where you score in two consecutive games so you’re not under pressure to score. In my head I felt there was no pressure," he revealed.
"Fikayo [Tomori] had already scored a banger, then my first chance came and I took it.
"Then there was another one and I scored again, so we were in a great position at half-time.
"I said to Fikayo, ‘I’m tired, man, I might just tell the manager to replace me’.
"Fik was like: ‘Stay on the pitch, try and get your hat-trick’ because it was the second game in a row I’d scored two goals.
"I came out for the second half and then I just remember I was one-on-one with Conor Coady and the confidence that I had inside me took the tiredness away.
"I did that skill to get away from him and scored and then after the game me, Mason [Mount] and Fikayo were all talking and realising that we’d all just scored for Chelsea in the Premier League, so it was crazy and amazing feelings that day."
Things have continued to go well for Abraham who now has 16 goals for his boyhood club.
Wolves have also picked up and with nine games remaining are just five points behind Chelsea, both chasing a Champions League spot.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Secondary school heads say ALL pupils will return in September

Two Birmingham headteachers are confident their secondary pupils will return this September after the coronavirus spread caused them to shut down .
The outbreak has caused chaos for pupils with experts warning the pandemic could impact into 2021 with those taking their GCSEs and A-level exams unlikely to sit tests this summer .
Teaching unions said thousands of students will be affected and may only return part-time in September due to social distancing .
But David Bailey , the head of Central and City Academy , part of CORE Education Trust , in Ladywood , Birmingham , said `` all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ With our preparations well in hand for the return of our Year 10 pupils over the next few weeks , we are now planning for the wider return of all students in September , '' he said .
`` Throughout lockdown , our online learning offer has been a huge success , and we are keen that this continues to be part of school life for students when they are back in school at the start of the autumn term.
” Plans are in place for year 10 and 12 pupils to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 15 - however the Government said remote learning “ should remain their predominant mode of education.
” Raj Mann , head of Arena Academy in Perry Beeches , Great Barr , added : “ We ’ ve had great levels of engagement through our online learning platform , CORE CONNECTS , with all of our students since lockdown , but we ’ re really looking forward to seeing them back in school this month .
`` This will start with our Year 10 students coming back into school for some face-to-face contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they will be joined by all other year groups in September . ''
Ofqual said that some exams may need to be moved from May to July or teaching chiefs must renew this year 's emergency marking system .
An Ofqual spokeswoman said students , parents and teachers have safety concerns about the spread of the virus in schools .
`` Our overriding aim is to ensure exams and assessments are as fair as possible and we are working closely with the Department for Education , exam boards and groups representing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carefully consider a range of possible measures , '' said the Ofqual spokeswoman .
`` We will provide further information in the coming weeks . ''
A Department for Education spokesman added : “ We expect exams to take place next year and are working with Ofqual and the exam boards.
” Education Eecretary Gavin Williamson admitted today ( June 9 ) that some primary school pupils may not return to lessons before the end of current school year which ends next month .
Dr Gavin Morgan , who sits on the Scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which advises the government 's response to Covid-19 , said children 's mental health would suffer if they do n't have access to their teachers .
In an interview with The Telegraph , he said : “ We know they have a less challenging disease if they do pick it up ...
The impact on children is miniscule in terms of their health .
Dr Morgan added : “ We know how important play is for children ’ s development .
If they can ’ t play with their friends , their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Children may well have developed secure attachment with their teachers and they have been denied access to these figures .
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Two Birmingham headteachers are confident their secondary pupils will return this September after the coronavirus spread caused them to shut down.
The outbreak has caused chaos for pupils with experts warning the pandemic could impact into 2021 with those taking their GCSEs and A-level exams unlikely to sit tests this summer.
Teaching unions said thousands of students will be affected and may only return part-time in September due to social distancing.
But David Bailey, the head of Central and City Academy, part of CORE Education Trust, in Ladywood, Birmingham, said "all students" would return in September.
“With our preparations well in hand for the return of our Year 10 pupils over the next few weeks, we are now planning for the wider return of all students in September," he said.
"Throughout lockdown, our online learning offer has been a huge success, and we are keen that this continues to be part of school life for students when they are back in school at the start of the autumn term.”
Plans are in place for year 10 and 12 pupils to return to high schools from Monday, June 15 - however the Government said remote learning “should remain their predominant mode of education.”
Raj Mann, head of Arena Academy in Perry Beeches, Great Barr, added: “We’ve had great levels of engagement through our online learning platform, CORE CONNECTS, with all of our students since lockdown, but we’re really looking forward to seeing them back in school this month.
"This will start with our Year 10 students coming back into school for some face-to-face contact for the rest of the summer term, and they will be joined by all other year groups in September."
Ofqual said that some exams may need to be moved from May to July or teaching chiefs must renew this year's emergency marking system.
An Ofqual spokeswoman said students, parents and teachers have safety concerns about the spread of the virus in schools.
"Our overriding aim is to ensure exams and assessments are as fair as possible and we are working closely with the Department for Education, exam boards and groups representing teachers, schools and colleges, to carefully consider a range of possible measures," said the Ofqual spokeswoman.
"We will provide further information in the coming weeks."
A Department for Education spokesman added: “We expect exams to take place next year and are working with Ofqual and the exam boards.”
Education Eecretary Gavin Williamson admitted today (June 9) that some primary school pupils may not return to lessons before the end of current school year which ends next month.
Dr Gavin Morgan, who sits on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), which advises the government's response to Covid-19, said children's mental health would suffer if they don't have access to their teachers.
In an interview with The Telegraph, he said: “We know they have a less challenging disease if they do pick it up... The impact on children is miniscule in terms of their health.
Dr Morgan added: “We know how important play is for children’s development. If they can’t play with their friends, their mental health is going to suffer.
"Children may well have developed secure attachment with their teachers and they have been denied access to these figures.”


birminghammail--2020-06-14--More than 100 arrests at London protest condemned  as 'racist thuggery'

More than 100 people were arrested at Saturday 's far-right protest in London , which was condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as `` racist thuggery '' .
Six police officers suffered minor injuries in violent clashes as several hundred demonstrators , mostly white men , attended the protest organised by far-right groups which claimed they wanted to protect statues such as Winston Churchill from vandalism .
But the demonstration turned violent after hundreds of self-proclaimed `` statue defenders '' took over areas near the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square and hurled missiles , smoke grenades , glass bottles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those present were drinking , and there were a number of clashes with police in riot gear as crowds chanting `` Tommy Robinson '' and `` England '' while raising their arms surged towards lines of officers .
Outbursts of violence continued around the city after the 5pm deadline had passed , with the last few protesters removed from Parliament Square at around 6.45pm .
By 9pm , more than 100 people were arrested during the protest for offences including breach of the peace , violent disorder , assault on officers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of class A drugs , and drunk and disorder .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson slammed the `` racist thuggery '' witnessed at the protests .
He wrote on Twitter : `` Racist thuggery has no place on our streets .
Anyone attacking the police will be met with full force of the law .
`` These marches and protests have been subverted by violence and breach current guidelines .
`` Racism has no part in the UK and we must work together to make that a reality . ''
London Ambulance Service said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including two police officers .
Six of these patients , all members of the public , had to be taken to hospital .
The violent scenes in Westminster contrasted with peaceful demonstrations that took place at Hyde Park and Marble Arch by anti-racism protesters in support of the Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) movement .
While the official BLM protest had been called off over fears of conflict , there were reports of some skirmishes between anti-racism protesters and members of far-right groups outside Waterloo Station .
Metropolitan Police said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking part in protests was pictured urinating next to a memorial to Pc Keith Palmer , who was stabbed to death in the 2017 terror attack in Westminster .
In a statement , Metropolitan Police Commander Bas Javid said : `` We are aware of a disgusting and abhorrent image circulating on social media of a man appearing to urinate on a memorial to Pc Palmer .
I feel for Pc Palmer 's family , friends , and colleagues . ''
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan condemned the brutality aimed at police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Londoners will have been disgusted by the shameful scenes of violence , desecration and racism displayed by the right-wing extremists who gathered in our city today . ''
She added : `` We have seen some shameful scenes today , including the desecration of Pc Keith Palmer 's memorial in Parliament , in Westminster Square , and quite frankly that is shameful , that is absolutely appalling and shameful . ''
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the violence against police had been `` completely unacceptable '' .
He tweeted : `` Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were led by those intent on causing violence and sowing hate for their own ends .
We must not let them win . ''
MP Tobias Ellwood , who gave first aid to Pc Palmer as he lay dying after being stabbed to death in the grounds of Parliament by Khalid Masood in 2017 , said the image of the man urinating next to the memorial was `` abhorrent '' .
Speaking to BBC News , he said the man should come forward and apologise .
When asked whether he thought the urinating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Ellwood said : `` I do n't agree with that at all .
`` This is the gates of Westminster , the most iconic symbol of democracy in the world next to a monument for Pc Keith Palmer . ''
The Metropolitan Police Federation chairman , Ken Marsh , condemned the `` disorder and unruliness '' , and suggested the man pictured urinating next to the memorial should be jailed .
On Friday , statues in Parliament Square - including of Winston Churchill , Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi - were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by protesters both from the Black Lives Matter movement and far-right groups .
There were similar gatherings on Saturday in Belfast , Glasgow and Bristol with crowds massing around monuments .
Avon and Somerset Police said around 300 people attended the demonstration in Bristol city centre , with two arrests made .
Meanwhile , in Brighton , more than 10,000 protesters attended a Black Lives Matter event in the city centre .
A Sussex Police spokesman said the demonstration was peaceful and no arrests were made .

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More than 100 people were arrested at Saturday's far-right protest in London, which was condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as "racist thuggery".
Six police officers suffered minor injuries in violent clashes as several hundred demonstrators, mostly white men, attended the protest organised by far-right groups which claimed they wanted to protect statues such as Winston Churchill from vandalism.
But the demonstration turned violent after hundreds of self-proclaimed "statue defenders" took over areas near the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square and hurled missiles, smoke grenades, glass bottles and flares at police officers.
Many of those present were drinking, and there were a number of clashes with police in riot gear as crowds chanting "Tommy Robinson" and "England" while raising their arms surged towards lines of officers.
Outbursts of violence continued around the city after the 5pm deadline had passed, with the last few protesters removed from Parliament Square at around 6.45pm.
By 9pm, more than 100 people were arrested during the protest for offences including breach of the peace, violent disorder, assault on officers, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of class A drugs, and drunk and disorder.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson slammed the "racist thuggery" witnessed at the protests.
He wrote on Twitter: "Racist thuggery has no place on our streets. Anyone attacking the police will be met with full force of the law.
"These marches and protests have been subverted by violence and breach current guidelines.
"Racism has no part in the UK and we must work together to make that a reality."
London Ambulance Service said it had treated 15 people for injuries, including two police officers. Six of these patients, all members of the public, had to be taken to hospital.
The violent scenes in Westminster contrasted with peaceful demonstrations that took place at Hyde Park and Marble Arch by anti-racism protesters in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
While the official BLM protest had been called off over fears of conflict, there were reports of some skirmishes between anti-racism protesters and members of far-right groups outside Waterloo Station.
Metropolitan Police said it has launched an investigation after a man taking part in protests was pictured urinating next to a memorial to Pc Keith Palmer, who was stabbed to death in the 2017 terror attack in Westminster.
In a statement, Metropolitan Police Commander Bas Javid said: "We are aware of a disgusting and abhorrent image circulating on social media of a man appearing to urinate on a memorial to Pc Palmer. I feel for Pc Palmer's family, friends, and colleagues."
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan condemned the brutality aimed at police, writing on Twitter: "Millions of Londoners will have been disgusted by the shameful scenes of violence, desecration and racism displayed by the right-wing extremists who gathered in our city today."
Home Secretary Priti Patel likened the protesters' behaviour as "extreme thuggery".
She added: "We have seen some shameful scenes today, including the desecration of Pc Keith Palmer's memorial in Parliament, in Westminster Square, and quite frankly that is shameful, that is absolutely appalling and shameful."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the violence against police had been "completely unacceptable".
He tweeted: "Today's (Saturday) protests in London were led by those intent on causing violence and sowing hate for their own ends. We must not let them win."
MP Tobias Ellwood, who gave first aid to Pc Palmer as he lay dying after being stabbed to death in the grounds of Parliament by Khalid Masood in 2017, said the image of the man urinating next to the memorial was "abhorrent".
(Image: PA)
Speaking to BBC News, he said the man should come forward and apologise.
When asked whether he thought the urinating man may not have noticed the memorial, Mr Ellwood said: "I don't agree with that at all.
"This is the gates of Westminster, the most iconic symbol of democracy in the world next to a monument for Pc Keith Palmer."
The Metropolitan Police Federation chairman, Ken Marsh, condemned the "disorder and unruliness", and suggested the man pictured urinating next to the memorial should be jailed.
On Friday, statues in Parliament Square - including of Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi - were boarded up to prevent them being targeted by protesters both from the Black Lives Matter movement and far-right groups.
There were similar gatherings on Saturday in Belfast, Glasgow and Bristol with crowds massing around monuments.
Avon and Somerset Police said around 300 people attended the demonstration in Bristol city centre, with two arrests made.
Meanwhile, in Brighton, more than 10,000 protesters attended a Black Lives Matter event in the city centre. A Sussex Police spokesman said the demonstration was peaceful and no arrests were made.


birminghammail--2020-06-14--Vandals smash up pub before fleeing before police arrive

A derelict pub was smashed up by a gang of vandals .
West Midlands Police officers they were called to @ @ @ @ @ Road , Brierley Hill , at around 8pm on Saturday , June 13 .
But @ @ @ @ @ before patrols arrived .
Pictures from the scene showed two units – including the dog @ @ @ @ @ the property .
A smashed second-floor window can also be seen from the photograph .
@ @ @ @ @ building was searched as part of the police dog unit 's training .
They added @ @ @ @ @ smashing a derelict pub gave us a building search this evening .
They ’ d @ @ @ @ @ though but still a good training opportunity for West Midlands Police Dogs ' PD Snap @ @

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A derelict pub was smashed up by a gang of vandals.
West Midlands Police officers they were called to The Brockmoor House in Station Road, Brierley Hill, at around 8pm on Saturday, June 13.
But the group fled the scene before patrols arrived.
Pictures from the scene showed two units – including the dog squad – parked up outside the property.
A smashed second-floor window can also be seen from the photograph.
A force spokesman said the building was searched as part of the police dog unit's training.
They added: "Report of people smashing a derelict pub gave us a building search this evening. They’d left before we got there though but still a good training opportunity for West Midlands Police Dogs' PD Snap."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Inside Primark as world's biggest store reopens in Birmingham

Primark has made its stores 'Covid-ready ' as it reopens branches across the country today - including Birmingham .
The world 's biggest branch of Primark reopened in Birmingham some 35 minutes ahead of schedule on Monday , June 15 .
Primark welcomed shoppers back through the door at 7.25am - after bosses bowed to huge demand amid snaking queues and long waits .
Customers descended in their hundreds to line the streets outside the store , with one customer waking at 4.30am to be among the first to enter .
Once inside , Primark is ensuring shoppers use hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures in place .
Changing rooms are being blocked off , with staff manning them to prohibit entry .
There is a one in one out system , with social distancing markers have been placed on the ground .
Customers can also expect Perspex screens at checkouts , with shoppers speaking out as they left Primark in Birmingham today .
Mum Terri Hughes , 31 , from Tamworth , said : `` I 've just come into Birmingham as its the best place around here for shopping and their Primark is great .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ orderly in there .
You can see a bit of a scramble for clothes usually in Primark , but that was n't the case today .
`` It 's still a bit eerie in a way , seeing everyone in face masks - but at least you can tell we 're over the worst of it .
We just need the pubs to reopen now . ''
There are blue bubbles on the floor outside , to remind people to stay two metres apart , and bosses confirmed basket handles will be cleaned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see every second till is closed and customers form a line along the blue dots waiting to be invited to a till by a marshal .

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Primark has made its stores 'Covid-ready' as it reopens branches across the country today - including Birmingham.
The world's biggest branch of Primark reopened in Birmingham some 35 minutes ahead of schedule on Monday, June 15.
Primark welcomed shoppers back through the door at 7.25am - after bosses bowed to huge demand amid snaking queues and long waits.
Customers descended in their hundreds to line the streets outside the store, with one customer waking at 4.30am to be among the first to enter.
Once inside, Primark is ensuring shoppers use hand sanitiser stations, with strict social distancing measures in place.
Changing rooms are being blocked off, with staff manning them to prohibit entry.
There is a one in one out system, with social distancing markers have been placed on the ground.
Customers can also expect Perspex screens at checkouts, with shoppers speaking out as they left Primark in Birmingham today.
Mum Terri Hughes, 31, from Tamworth, said: "I've just come into Birmingham as its the best place around here for shopping and their Primark is great.
"It was all very British and orderly in there. You can see a bit of a scramble for clothes usually in Primark, but that wasn't the case today.
"It's still a bit eerie in a way, seeing everyone in face masks - but at least you can tell we're over the worst of it. We just need the pubs to reopen now."
There are blue bubbles on the floor outside, to remind people to stay two metres apart, and bosses confirmed basket handles will be cleaned after every use.
Customers can also see every second till is closed and customers form a line along the blue dots waiting to be invited to a till by a marshal.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Lee Bowyer one of 'top targets' for Birmingham City - report

Lee Bowyer is one of the ‘ top targets ’ to take over at Birmingham City , according to reports .
The Standard claim Blues have lined up the Charlton boss to succeed Pep Clotet who will be standing down at the end of the current campaign .
The former Leeds and Newcastle midfielder is currently second favourite behind Nigel Clough - who was claimed to have held preliminary talks with the St Andrew ’ s hierarchy .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here On Sunday Slavisa Jokanovic was claimed to be Blues ’ first choice - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Watford head coach would an expensive option .
Bowyer already has links with Blues having spent two years at the club and been part of the Carling Cup side which defeated Arsenal at Wembley .
Blues fans remembered his contribution to that cause when they gave him a rousing reception during their 2-1 win at The Valley earlier this season .
The 43-year-old is currently embroiled in both a relegation battle and has seen the Addicks ’ takeover completed in the last few days .
In January Bowyer signed a contract designed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
BirminghamLive understands the search is still at an early stage and that the club do n't intend to rush into an appointment .

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Lee Bowyer is one of the ‘top targets’ to take over at Birmingham City, according to reports.
The Standard claim Blues have lined up the Charlton boss to succeed Pep Clotet who will be standing down at the end of the current campaign.
The former Leeds and Newcastle midfielder is currently second favourite behind Nigel Clough - who was claimed to have held preliminary talks with the St Andrew’s hierarchy.
On Sunday Slavisa Jokanovic was claimed to be Blues’ first choice - but it is widely thought the former Fulham and Watford head coach would an expensive option.
Bowyer already has links with Blues having spent two years at the club and been part of the Carling Cup side which defeated Arsenal at Wembley.
Blues fans remembered his contribution to that cause when they gave him a rousing reception during their 2-1 win at The Valley earlier this season.
The 43-year-old is currently embroiled in both a relegation battle and has seen the Addicks’ takeover completed in the last few days.
In January Bowyer signed a contract designed to keep him at Charlton until 2023.
BirminghamLive understands the search is still at an early stage and that the club don't intend to rush into an appointment.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Canal on lockdown as man's body found

Canal on lockdown as man's body found

A stretch of canal in Walsall has been put on lockdown after a body was found in the water , it has been confirmed .
Medics and police were called to the Walsall Canal – close to Reservoir Place – after the body of the 64-year-old man was discovered at around 6.48am on Monday , June 15 .
Crews managed to rescue him from the water but , despite best efforts , he was pronounced dead at the side of the waterway .
Pictures from the scene show a number of units from West Midlands Police still at the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : We were called to Reservoir Place at 6.48am to reports of a body in the canal .
`` Two ambulances , a paramedic officer and the Midland Air Ambulance critical care car was sent to the scene .
`` Crews managed to get the body out of the water .
But , despite best efforts from crews , he was pronounced dead at the scene . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` We were called to reports of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Walsall at around 6:40am this morning ( Monday , June 15 ) .
`` A 64-year-old man was sadly found deceased .
His family have been informed .
`` At this stage his death is not being treated as suspicious .
`` Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 anytime .
Please quote log number 561 of 15 June . ''

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A stretch of canal in Walsall has been put on lockdown after a body was found in the water, it has been confirmed.
Medics and police were called to the Walsall Canal – close to Reservoir Place – after the body of the 64-year-old man was discovered at around 6.48am on Monday, June 15.
Crews managed to rescue him from the water but, despite best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the side of the waterway.
Pictures from the scene show a number of units from West Midlands Police still at the scene as a full investigation gets under way.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to Reservoir Place at 6.48am to reports of a body in the canal.
"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midland Air Ambulance critical care car was sent to the scene.
"Crews managed to get the body out of the water. But, despite best efforts from crews, he was pronounced dead at the scene."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "We were called to reports of a body in the canal at Reservoir Place, Walsall at around 6:40am this morning (Monday, June 15).
"A 64-year-old man was sadly found deceased. His family have been informed.
"At this stage his death is not being treated as suspicious.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 anytime. Please quote log number 561 of 15 June."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Man's step-by-step guide to create stunning hallway mirror for £30

If your hallway is looking bare and needs some attention , you might have longed for a stylish mirror to jazz it up .
Nick Craddock , 32 , a carpenter from Cornwall , decided his hallway would look good with a statement mirror - but instead of splashing out for a new one , made his own unique creation for just £30 .
Nick told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk “ I 'm a carpenter by trade so being able to construct things isn ’ t too hard as I have the tools to do so .
“ Being in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of how the industry wastes so many used materials , and I hate that .
`` I see things going to the skip and think ' I can make something good out of that ' .
The cable wheels are one of my favourites as there is so much you can construct with them .
`` With the mirror I had to come up with something as I originally wanted it for an outside table but it was way too big for what I needed .
`` The mirror was free as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the cable reel cost £30 from Facebook Marketplace .
“ I thought it would be awesome if I just cut the middle out and made a mirror with it for my hallway .
“ Making it wasn ’ t too difficult .
I simply cut the centre out where the slats of the cable reel go into .
“ Source a mirror oversized to the hole you cut out , and on the back of the cable spool , mark around the mirror and make sure it ’ s central .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the mirror and backing board so it was flush to the back of the cable spool .
`` I then set the mirror and backing board in , then using pins , held them in place .
`` Me and my wife fell in love with it straight away - it looked perfect .
`` As for tips , any materials such as old pallets and scaffold boards can be turned into awesome products .
“ You don ’ t really need fancy joinery standards as you don ’ t really want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have just got to let the natural beauty of the wood do all the talking , not how it was constructed .
`` I ’ ve done a lot of upcycling and most of the inside of my house is full of things I ’ ve made.
” Nick ’ s inventive mirror is a beautiful addition to his home , and the project has been a great distraction during the lockdown .
`` Lockdown is a perfect time to take on a project of any size to keep yourself busy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's finished , especially an upcycle project , as after all , we live in a throwaway world , ” he adds .
“ Giving something another lease of life is very satisfying , hence why most of my furniture at home is made from re-used materials !
” Tom Church , co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk , comments : “ While Nick ’ s skills as a carpenter will obviously come in handy for his DIY projects , don ’ t let a lack of experience put you off making your own home creations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the perfect places to search for free step-by-step tutorials , whether you want to build a table , a cupboard or a gorgeous hallway mirror !
“ Search local shopping sites such as Facebook Marketplace , Gumtree and Shpock to see if you can pick up supplies at rock bottom prices . ''

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If your hallway is looking bare and needs some attention, you might have longed for a stylish mirror to jazz it up.
Nick Craddock, 32, a carpenter from Cornwall, decided his hallway would look good with a statement mirror - but instead of splashing out for a new one, made his own unique creation for just £30.
Nick told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk “I'm a carpenter by trade so being able to construct things isn’t too hard as I have the tools to do so.
“Being in the trade, I see the full extent of how the industry wastes so many used materials, and I hate that.
"I see things going to the skip and think 'I can make something good out of that'. The cable wheels are one of my favourites as there is so much you can construct with them.
"With the mirror I had to come up with something as I originally wanted it for an outside table but it was way too big for what I needed.
"The mirror was free as it was given to me by my neighbour, and the cable reel cost £30 from Facebook Marketplace.
“I thought it would be awesome if I just cut the middle out and made a mirror with it for my hallway.
“Making it wasn’t too difficult. I simply cut the centre out where the slats of the cable reel go into.
“Source a mirror oversized to the hole you cut out, and on the back of the cable spool, mark around the mirror and make sure it’s central.
"Then I routed out the depth of the mirror and backing board so it was flush to the back of the cable spool.
"I then set the mirror and backing board in, then using pins, held them in place.
"Me and my wife fell in love with it straight away - it looked perfect.
"As for tips, any materials such as old pallets and scaffold boards can be turned into awesome products.
“You don’t really need fancy joinery standards as you don’t really want it to look perfect!
“Sometimes you have just got to let the natural beauty of the wood do all the talking, not how it was constructed.
"I’ve done a lot of upcycling and most of the inside of my house is full of things I’ve made.”
Nick’s inventive mirror is a beautiful addition to his home, and the project has been a great distraction during the lockdown.
"Lockdown is a perfect time to take on a project of any size to keep yourself busy and it’s extremely rewarding when it's finished, especially an upcycle project, as after all, we live in a throwaway world,” he adds.
“Giving something another lease of life is very satisfying, hence why most of my furniture at home is made from re-used materials!”
Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, comments: “While Nick’s skills as a carpenter will obviously come in handy for his DIY projects, don’t let a lack of experience put you off making your own home creations!
“Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram are the perfect places to search for free step-by-step tutorials, whether you want to build a table, a cupboard or a gorgeous hallway mirror!
“Search local shopping sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and Shpock to see if you can pick up supplies at rock bottom prices."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Aston Villa live: Two new transfer links, Sheffield United team news

Why Blades are concerned ahead of Villa game Chris Basham admits Sheffield United are concerned about the new substitution rule ahead of their game against Aston Villa .
The Blades visit Villa Park on Wednesday in the first Premier League game since March .
There 's a lot riding on the match for Villa and Chris Wilder 's team with both in desperate need of the points for different reasons .
Villa are currently 19th and need three points to lift them out of the dreaded relegation zone , while United are chasing a place in the top four .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ League teams are allowed to make five substitutes after the law was passed earlier this month , while managers are also permitted to name nine players on their bench instead of the usual seven .
But it 's a move which concerns the Blades , who have operated with one of the smallest squads in the division .
Wilder has selected just 22 players in the Premier League this season with only Leicester , Burnley and Wolves using fewer .
Villa , meanwhile , have used 28 different players - a total only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think the substitutes thing that has come in will affect us a little bit because we are not going to be as strong as the top six sides , '' said Basham , speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` But we are going to give it a good go and the manager would not let us do anything other than that .
`` The manager said we can go from just being in the Premier League , staying up , or we can go and do something we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Europe and getting into the Champions League . ''
Players are still getting used to a much-changed football environment .
Aside from close-contact competition , they are still having to adhere to social distancing guidelines like the rest of the country .
Discussing his side 's warm-up games , Basham added : `` It was an eye-opener getting used to playing in front of no fans and hearing the manager 's voice from the other side of the pitch .
`` It is just getting used to the vulnerability of not getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everything is still a bit unknown at the moment . ''

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Why Blades are concerned ahead of Villa game
Chris Basham admits Sheffield United are concerned about the new substitution rule ahead of their game against Aston Villa.
The Blades visit Villa Park on Wednesday in the first Premier League game since March.
There's a lot riding on the match for Villa and Chris Wilder's team with both in desperate need of the points for different reasons. Villa are currently 19th and need three points to lift them out of the dreaded relegation zone, while United are chasing a place in the top four.
It will be the first time Premier League teams are allowed to make five substitutes after the law was passed earlier this month, while managers are also permitted to name nine players on their bench instead of the usual seven.
But it's a move which concerns the Blades, who have operated with one of the smallest squads in the division. Wilder has selected just 22 players in the Premier League this season with only Leicester, Burnley and Wolves using fewer.
Villa, meanwhile, have used 28 different players - a total only bettered by Tottenham Hotspur's 29.
"I think the substitutes thing that has come in will affect us a little bit because we are not going to be as strong as the top six sides," said Basham, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live.
"But we are going to give it a good go and the manager would not let us do anything other than that.
"The manager said we can go from just being in the Premier League, staying up, or we can go and do something we've never done before and that is getting into Europe and getting into the Champions League."
Players are still getting used to a much-changed football environment. Aside from close-contact competition, they are still having to adhere to social distancing guidelines like the rest of the country.
Discussing his side's warm-up games, Basham added: "It was an eye-opener getting used to playing in front of no fans and hearing the manager's voice from the other side of the pitch.
"It is just getting used to the vulnerability of not getting changed together and doing team-talks outside. Everything is still a bit unknown at the moment."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Appeal to trace key witness after woman stabbed in city street

Police want to trace this man who 'potentially saved a woman 's life ' after she was stabbed in Erdington .
West Midlands Police has issued a picture of the man they said could be a key witness to the attack on April 23 .
The 35-year-old woman suffered a number of knife wounds to her neck and body in Wood End Road .
She was taken to hospital and has since been discharged to recover at home .
Police say a man was charged with attempted murder , possession of a bladed article and using threatening behaviour with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates Court on April 25 and was remanded to appear at a later date .
West Midlands Police has issued a statement which said : `` We are appealing to trace a key witness after a woman was stabbed in Erdington on Tuesday 23 April .
`` The 35-year-old woman suffered a number of knife wounds to her neck and body after the attack on Wood End Road .
She was taken to hospital and has since been discharged to recover at home .
`` A man was charged with attempted murder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatening behaviour with a bladed article .
He appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on 25 April and was remanded to appear at a later date .
`` We are now appealing to trace a vital witness who assisted in helping potentially save the woman ’ s life .
`` We believe he saw the whole incident and could hold key information .
`` If you recognise him or have any information , please contact the Public Protection unit directly on 0121 626 5420 .
Please quote crime reference number 20BE/95959F/20 . ''

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Police want to trace this man who 'potentially saved a woman's life' after she was stabbed in Erdington.
West Midlands Police has issued a picture of the man they said could be a key witness to the attack on April 23.
The 35-year-old woman suffered a number of knife wounds to her neck and body in Wood End Road.
She was taken to hospital and has since been discharged to recover at home.
Police say a man was charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article and using threatening behaviour with a bladed article.
He appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on April 25 and was remanded to appear at a later date.
West Midlands Police has issued a statement which said: "We are appealing to trace a key witness after a woman was stabbed in Erdington on Tuesday 23 April.
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"The 35-year-old woman suffered a number of knife wounds to her neck and body after the attack on Wood End Road. She was taken to hospital and has since been discharged to recover at home.
"A man was charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article and using threatening behaviour with a bladed article. He appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on 25 April and was remanded to appear at a later date.
"We are now appealing to trace a vital witness who assisted in helping potentially save the woman’s life.
"We believe he saw the whole incident and could hold key information.
"If you recognise him or have any information, please contact the Public Protection unit directly on 0121 626 5420.
Please quote crime reference number 20BE/95959F/20."