birminghammail--2020-06-08--These are the big changes to Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport car parks

It 's all change - literally - at council-owned car parks in three Worcestershire towns from today ( June 8 ) .
Motorists are being allowed to pay by cash again at the ticket machines in the car parks in Bewdley , Stourport and Kidderminster .
Previously , the machines in all the 20 car parks were sealed off and out of use because of fears the coronavirus could be contracted from them .
The only way of paying was by an app or by telephone .
There was an outcry by residents - saying that it was unfair towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digitally confident .
But now Wyre Forest District Council has `` reviewed its arrangements '' and said cash will be accepted again from June 8 .
There are four council-owned car parks in Bewdley , eight in Kidderminster , seven in Stourport and one in Blakedown .
They all closed at the end of March when lockdown was imposed , but reopened again on June 1 .
Wyre Forest District Council defended its initial decision to ban cash - but said the time was now right to allow its use again .
Cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The council rightly acted to protect car park users from the risk of transmission of COVID-19 by not accepting cash payments for car parking initially .
`` With the Government now authorising more shops to open from 15 June , which is based on scientific advice about spread of the disease , the council has reviewed the arrangements that were drawn up a fortnight ago .
We need to prepare for a larger number of users expected in car parks as a result .
`` After careful consideration I am pleased to confirm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be operational again from Monday 8 June -although we would strongly recommend visitors use our cashless payments options such as paying by phone , pre-booking their space or purchasing a season ticket . ''
He said a `` rigorous cleaning regime '' would be in place , staff had been given PPE , and new signs had been put up advising people how to safely queue at a machine .
The signs would also remind users to wash their hands or use sanitising gel after touching the machine .
Coun Thomas also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toilets was expected shortly .

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It's all change - literally - at council-owned car parks in three Worcestershire towns from today (June 8).
Motorists are being allowed to pay by cash again at the ticket machines in the car parks in Bewdley, Stourport and Kidderminster.
Previously, the machines in all the 20 car parks were sealed off and out of use because of fears the coronavirus could be contracted from them. The only way of paying was by an app or by telephone.
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There was an outcry by residents - saying that it was unfair towards the elderly and those who weren't digitally confident.
But now Wyre Forest District Council has "reviewed its arrangements" and said cash will be accepted again from June 8.
There are four council-owned car parks in Bewdley, eight in Kidderminster, seven in Stourport and one in Blakedown. They all closed at the end of March when lockdown was imposed, but reopened again on June 1.
Wyre Forest District Council defended its initial decision to ban cash - but said the time was now right to allow its use again.
Cabinet member Councillor John Thomas said: "The council rightly acted to protect car park users from the risk of transmission of COVID-19 by not accepting cash payments for car parking initially.
"With the Government now authorising more shops to open from 15 June, which is based on scientific advice about spread of the disease, the council has reviewed the arrangements that were drawn up a fortnight ago. We need to prepare for a larger number of users expected in car parks as a result.
"After careful consideration I am pleased to confirm that the ticket machines in car parks will be operational again from Monday 8 June -although we would strongly recommend visitors use our cashless payments options such as paying by phone, pre-booking their space or purchasing a season ticket."
He said a "rigorous cleaning regime" would be in place, staff had been given PPE, and new signs had been put up advising people how to safely queue at a machine. The signs would also remind users to wash their hands or use sanitising gel after touching the machine.
Coun Thomas also said an announcement about reopening of public toilets was expected shortly.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Grenade pulled from canal near 'Peaky Blinders' pub

Police were forced to close off part of a city street near Birmingham 's famous 'Peaky Blinders ' pub after a grenade was pulled from the canal .
A group of magnet fishers , dubbed the 'Peaky Dippers ' on YouTube , made the discovery on Sunday afternoon , June 7 .
They uncovered an empty grenade from the canal near to the Garrison pub on Garrison Lane , Small Heath , just before 3pm .
The Garrison , frequented by the notorious Birmingham gang The Peaky Blinders , played a central role in hit BBC TV series Peaky Blinders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magnet fishers , captures the green grenade found at the scene .
Police swooped to cordon off the road near to the junction of Wolseley Street while they assessed the risk to the public .
The device was assessed and found to be an empty grenade which posed no threat , West Midlands Police said .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We were called to Garrison Lane , Birmingham just before 3pm yesterday ( Sunday 7 June ) , where a suspected grenade had been found by a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cordon was put in place while the device was assessed .
`` It was found to be an empty grenade and posed no threat to the public . ''

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Police were forced to close off part of a city street near Birmingham's famous 'Peaky Blinders' pub after a grenade was pulled from the canal.
A group of magnet fishers, dubbed the 'Peaky Dippers' on YouTube, made the discovery on Sunday afternoon, June 7.
They uncovered an empty grenade from the canal near to the Garrison pub on Garrison Lane, Small Heath, just before 3pm.
The Garrison, frequented by the notorious Birmingham gang The Peaky Blinders, played a central role in hit BBC TV series Peaky Blinders.
An image, taken by the magnet fishers, captures the green grenade found at the scene.
Police swooped to cordon off the road near to the junction of Wolseley Street while they assessed the risk to the public.
The device was assessed and found to be an empty grenade which posed no threat, West Midlands Police said.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We were called to Garrison Lane, Birmingham just before 3pm yesterday (Sunday 7 June), where a suspected grenade had been found by a member of the public.
"A small cordon was put in place while the device was assessed.
"It was found to be an empty grenade and posed no threat to the public."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Why Craig Gardner is trending after Birmingham City's Pep Clotet decision

Craig Gardner 's name is trending on Twitter after Birmingham City and Pep Clotet agreed to part ways at the end of the 2019-20 campaign .
The season is due to finally reach a conclusion shortly before August after a three-month break because of the coronavirus pandemic and Clotet will remain in charge until the campaign ends .
June 20 is when second tier football returns with Blues last playing a match on March 7 .
Clotet 's departure means Blues fans , who wo n't be able to attend any of their club 's remaining matches this season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Spaniard .
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Gardner 's name is trending on social media as fans debate the future of their club and the possibility of the midfiielder becoming a stand-in manager .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourite to become the new boss .
He came into the club for a second time in January 2017 and has made 125 career appearances for Blues .
Gardner 's sole outing came in the disappointing 3-0 defeat to Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup in August .
He is the brother of fellow Blues midfielder Gary , who joined the club from Aston Villa in August .
Clotet joined Blues in 2018 as Garry Monk 's assistant and took over the role of head coach in the summer .

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Craig Gardner's name is trending on Twitter after Birmingham City and Pep Clotet agreed to part ways at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
The season is due to finally reach a conclusion shortly before August after a three-month break because of the coronavirus pandemic and Clotet will remain in charge until the campaign ends.
June 20 is when second tier football returns with Blues last playing a match on March 7.
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Clotet's departure means Blues fans, who won't be able to attend any of their club's remaining matches this season, will have seen the last last of the Spaniard.
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Where Gardner comes in is that he is a first-team coach - as well as a player - with the former Aston Villa man being appointed to the role under Clotet in November.
Gardner's name is trending on social media as fans debate the future of their club and the possibility of the midfiielder becoming a stand-in manager.
The former West Bromwich Albion man is the favourite to become the new boss.
He came into the club for a second time in January 2017 and has made 125 career appearances for Blues.
Gardner's sole outing came in the disappointing 3-0 defeat to Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup in August.
He is the brother of fellow Blues midfielder Gary, who joined the club from Aston Villa in August.
Clotet joined Blues in 2018 as Garry Monk's assistant and took over the role of head coach in the summer.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Leeds United and Championship rivals react to shock Pep Clotet news

Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet will walk away from St Andrew 's at the end of the season .
Clotet took over from Garry Monk in 2019 and he is already set to depart , voicing his wish to 'explore other coaching opportunities .
Blues CEO Dong Ren confirmed : `` Pep will depart with our very best wishes .
`` Pep came in as a colleague but he will leave as a friend with our gratitude .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has done a very good and thorough job for us and has been professional throughout , always putting the club before himself .
`` It 's a decision that is filled with sadness for us both .
We value Pep very highly and we know how much he loves this club .
`` In the meantime , Pep continues to have our full backing and we are all determined to do everything we can to finish the season strongly and give him the fitting send-off he deserves . ''
Fans have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just Blues fans .
Supporters from City 's Championship rivals and beyond have been reacting to the news .
Here is what they have had to say .
Clotet initially joined Blues in 2018 as Monk 's assistant - a role he also held at Swansea City and Leeds United - before becoming manager when the now Sheffield Wednesday boss was sacked .
It has been reported the Spaniard has an interest in returning to Spain .

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Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet will walk away from St Andrew's at the end of the season.
Clotet took over from Garry Monk in 2019 and he is already set to depart, voicing his wish to 'explore other coaching opportunities.
Blues CEO Dong Ren confirmed: "Pep will depart with our very best wishes.
"Pep came in as a colleague but he will leave as a friend with our gratitude.
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"He has done a very good and thorough job for us and has been professional throughout, always putting the club before himself.
"It's a decision that is filled with sadness for us both. We value Pep very highly and we know how much he loves this club.
"In the meantime, Pep continues to have our full backing and we are all determined to do everything we can to finish the season strongly and give him the fitting send-off he deserves."
Fans have been reacting to the news but it's not just Blues fans.
Supporters from City's Championship rivals and beyond have been reacting to the news.
Here is what they have had to say.
Clotet initially joined Blues in 2018 as Monk's assistant - a role he also held at Swansea City and Leeds United - before becoming manager when the now Sheffield Wednesday boss was sacked.
It has been reported the Spaniard has an interest in returning to Spain.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Hundreds sign petition against Tyseley incinerator 2034 plan

More than 400 people have signed a petition calling for Birmingham council to suspend plans to continue burning waste at the controversial Tyseley incinerator .
Environmental activist group Birmingham Youth Strike 4 Climate launched the petition “ Say NO to Tyseley Incinerator ” on the Change.org website last week .
The petition calls on council leader Ian Ward to suspend the authority ’ s current procurement process to find a company to take over the running of Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility .
The contract advertised by the city council earlier this year would see the incinerator used until at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2039 .
The campaigners - along with a number of councillors of all political groups represented on the council - say this aim goes against the council ’ s declaration of a climate emergency last year .
As part of the declaration , the city has a mission of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 .
The incinerator has been called Birmingham ’ s largest source of CO2 and air pollution by Birmingham Friends of the Earth , who have long opposed it .
The text of the petition states : “ [ … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ procurement process to extend the lifetime of Tyseley incinerator until 2034 is irresponsible and reckless .
“ Thus we urge you to cancel this process with immediate effect.
” The group cited the city council ’ s own stated figure of 900 deaths per year among city residents due to man-made air pollution , and said the incinerator is many times more carbon-intensive than alternatives .
The group wrote : “ We can digest our organic waste to create biogas .
This should be matched with increased recycling and regional laws to decrease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We also believe that an independent investigation should be launched into the contradictory measures proposed by the council .
“ For example , Tyseley is set to be renewed until 2034 , four years after our decarbonisation ambition of 2030 .
“ How was the procurement process allowed to make it this far ?
Moreover , we need an end to the ‘ smoke and mirrors ’ operations of the council .
“ The information which impacts public wellbeing should be available to the public , that again seems to be common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a recent co-ordinating overview and scrutiny committee that there were “ costs ” to alternatives and “ I ’ m not prepared to see this paid for by the poorest in this city ” .
He also said a report is being prepared on alternatives which will be presented to the economy and skills overview and scrutiny committee .
The Local Democracy Service has previously asked the city council whether an assessment of costs of alternatives had been carried out prior to the incinerator contract being advertised .
Addressing the petition , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The council is currently engaged in a procurement exercise that is intended to see the Tyseley ERF operate through to 2034 , in line with agreed policy .
“ We aren ’ t able to comment further on that procurement at this stage.
” The city council ’ s website says petitions with at least 20,000 signatures are debated at city council .
Petitions with at least 10,000 signatures are referred to the appropriate overview and scrutiny committee for a senior officer to attend and answer questions .
Petitions with more than 5,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the council business management committee to determine whether an overview and scrutiny committee or city council should debate the petition , “ if relevant ” .

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More than 400 people have signed a petition calling for Birmingham council to suspend plans to continue burning waste at the controversial Tyseley incinerator.
Environmental activist group Birmingham Youth Strike 4 Climate launched the petition “Say NO to Tyseley Incinerator” on the Change.org website last week.
The petition calls on council leader Ian Ward to suspend the authority’s current procurement process to find a company to take over the running of Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility.
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The contract advertised by the city council earlier this year would see the incinerator used until at least 2034 with the option of extending to 2039.
The campaigners - along with a number of councillors of all political groups represented on the council - say this aim goes against the council’s declaration of a climate emergency last year.
As part of the declaration, the city has a mission of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
The incinerator has been called Birmingham’s largest source of CO2 and air pollution by Birmingham Friends of the Earth, who have long opposed it.
The text of the petition states: “[…] You must recognise that the ongoing procurement process to extend the lifetime of Tyseley incinerator until 2034 is irresponsible and reckless.
“Thus we urge you to cancel this process with immediate effect.”
The group cited the city council’s own stated figure of 900 deaths per year among city residents due to man-made air pollution, and said the incinerator is many times more carbon-intensive than alternatives.
The group wrote: “We can digest our organic waste to create biogas. This should be matched with increased recycling and regional laws to decrease the use of plastics and packaging.
“We also believe that an independent investigation should be launched into the contradictory measures proposed by the council.
“For example, Tyseley is set to be renewed until 2034, four years after our decarbonisation ambition of 2030.
“How was the procurement process allowed to make it this far? Moreover, we need an end to the ‘smoke and mirrors’ operations of the council.
“The information which impacts public wellbeing should be available to the public, that again seems to be common sense.”
Cllr Ward told councillors at a recent co-ordinating overview and scrutiny committee that there were “costs” to alternatives and “I’m not prepared to see this paid for by the poorest in this city”.
He also said a report is being prepared on alternatives which will be presented to the economy and skills overview and scrutiny committee.
The Local Democracy Service has previously asked the city council whether an assessment of costs of alternatives had been carried out prior to the incinerator contract being advertised.
Addressing the petition, a Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: “The council is currently engaged in a procurement exercise that is intended to see the Tyseley ERF operate through to 2034, in line with agreed policy.
“We aren’t able to comment further on that procurement at this stage.”
The city council’s website says petitions with at least 20,000 signatures are debated at city council.
Petitions with at least 10,000 signatures are referred to the appropriate overview and scrutiny committee for a senior officer to attend and answer questions.
Petitions with more than 5,000 signatures but less than 10,000 are considered by the council business management committee to determine whether an overview and scrutiny committee or city council should debate the petition, “if relevant”.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Blues fans react to Clotet's exit - and namecheck replacements

Birmingham City have announced the impending departure of head coach Pep Clotet .
Clotet , who was appointed as Garry Monk 's successor last summer , will leave the club at the end of the Championship season .
Reflecting on his choice , Clotet said : `` It 's been a really difficult decision to take because it 's a privilege to be part of the Blues family , but it 's the best step for everyone and it allows the club to continue to move forward with their vision and strategy .
`` I 'm very grateful to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for placing their faith in me to lead the team this season and to face up to the challenges involved in what 's been a key transition under really demanding circumstances .
`` We were set the objective of bringing stability to the club , promoting our academy and instilling a different playing style and , thanks to the togetherness that everyone has shown , we have been able to successfully move in that direction .
`` It 's now time for us to focus on the remainder of the season and for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foundations . ''
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@ johngorle : `` I know I ’ m gon na be in the minority on this one , but I ’ ll be sorry to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who under difficult circumstances manages things well , good luck for the future Pep . ''
@ waltonnn_5 : `` KRO Pep , done great with your opportunity and gave us some good times with your very limited squad .
All the best mate , once a bluenose , always a bluenose . ''
Alan Longstaff : `` Are we ever going to have ANY stability at Blues ?
! ''
Sam Wilson : `` Shame .
Wonder who is next in the dugout .
Best be a good one and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` A really humble and respectful man who always puts others ' needs first , maybe not the best manager we 've had but one of the nicest and a proper bluenose !
! ''

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Birmingham City have announced the impending departure of head coach Pep Clotet.
Clotet, who was appointed as Garry Monk's successor last summer, will leave the club at the end of the Championship season.
Reflecting on his choice, Clotet said: "It's been a really difficult decision to take because it's a privilege to be part of the Blues family, but it's the best step for everyone and it allows the club to continue to move forward with their vision and strategy.
"I'm very grateful to the club, its board and the supporters for placing their faith in me to lead the team this season and to face up to the challenges involved in what's been a key transition under really demanding circumstances.
"We were set the objective of bringing stability to the club, promoting our academy and instilling a different playing style and, thanks to the togetherness that everyone has shown, we have been able to successfully move in that direction.
"It's now time for us to focus on the remainder of the season and for the club to continue building on these foundations."
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Here's how supporters have reacted to the news...
@gayleonthefence: "Who’s up for a Robbo/Gards dream ticket?"
@swanny1875: "Can't even think of anyone decent bar Hughton or Jokanovic and I don't think either will come."
@johngorle: "I know I’m gonna be in the minority on this one, but I’ll be sorry to see him go, a thoroughly decent man, who under difficult circumstances manages things well, good luck for the future Pep."
@waltonnn_5: "KRO Pep, done great with your opportunity and gave us some good times with your very limited squad. All the best mate, once a bluenose, always a bluenose."
@michaelnewey1: "Chris Hughton or we riot."
Alan Longstaff: "Are we ever going to have ANY stability at Blues?!"
Sam Wilson: "Shame. Wonder who is next in the dugout. Best be a good one and not Redknapp or Zolaesque."
Matthew Wiliams: "A really humble and respectful man who always puts others' needs first, maybe not the best manager we've had but one of the nicest and a proper bluenose!!"
Adam Barton: "Bring back Bowyer."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Inside city cannabis farm worth £154,000

This is the inside of a £154,000 cannabis factory in a city home before it was destroyed by police .
@ @ @ @ @ up inside a property in Charlbury Crescent , Sheldon on Sunday night , June 7 @ @ @ @ @ of 154 cannabis plants inside - which can be seen lined up in rows in @ @ @ @ @ Police seized the plants , but no one was found at the farm .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ amid a force-wide effort to disrupt organised crime gangs during the Covid-19 lockdown .
Force @ @ @ @ @ factory and said : `` A cannabis set up has been discovered by # cteam @ @ @ @ @ area .
`` Plants seized = drugs taken off the street and organised criminality disrupted @ @ @ @ @ CannabisTeamWMP . ''
A spokeswoman for the force added : `` 154 plants at cannabis @ @ @ @ @ Charlbury Crescent in Birmingham .
Log 3557 of 7 June . ''

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This is the inside of a £154,000 cannabis factory in a city home before it was destroyed by police.
Officers busted the huge set up inside a property in Charlbury Crescent, Sheldon on Sunday night, June 7.
They discovered a total of 154 cannabis plants inside - which can be seen lined up in rows in pictures from the scene.
Police seized the plants, but no one was found at the farm.
Officers are still appealing for information amid a force-wide effort to disrupt organised crime gangs during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Force Response shared photos inside the factory and said: "A cannabis set up has been discovered by #cteam Stechford tonight in the Sheldon area.
"Plants seized = drugs taken off the street and organised criminality disrupted #result @SheldonWMP @CannabisTeamWMP."
A spokeswoman for the force added: "154 plants at cannabis factory found at property on Charlbury Crescent in Birmingham. Log 3557 of 7 June."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--New street trading policy could see fees go up in Walsall

Street traders operating across Walsall could see their annual fees rise in an overhaul of existing procedures .
Walsall Council is consulting on adopting a new street trading policy which will set out all requirements that businesses , such as fast food and ice cream vans , are expected to meet to ensure public safety .
Bosses say no proposed new fees and charges have been put forward at this stage and will only be considered on a later day .
But a report to members of the licensing committee said the new policy would have an impact on existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current annual fees and charges in place for street traders to operate across the borough with the most expensive being £2,820 in certain locations in the town centre .
In February , existing traders were written to by the authority and asked to give feedback on what they would like to see in the new policy but the council received no responses .
Councillor Adrian Andrew , portfolio holder for economy and regeneration , said : “ The intention is for Walsall Council to review and publicly consult on its ‘ new ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ views of all those who respond and consider any suggested changes or amendments carefully .
`` Street traders play a very important part in contributing to a vibrant economy and providing choice .
We want to get this right for Walsall and other district centres .
“ Therefore , before any final policy is adopted , a review of fees and charges will be undertaken once this review and consultation is completed .
`` This will identify as precisely as possible the cost of administering the new Street Trading policy .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be more accurate at this point , rather than trying to anticipate the cost in advance and prior to implementation of any new policy.
” In the section headed 'resource considerations - financial ' , the report said : `` The policy will have an impact on existing trade .
`` This may result in representations or objections from the trade , members of the public or responsible authorities .
`` As part of the process the licensing authority will be looking at reviewing the fees for street trading . ''

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Street traders operating across Walsall could see their annual fees rise in an overhaul of existing procedures.
Walsall Council is consulting on adopting a new street trading policy which will set out all requirements that businesses, such as fast food and ice cream vans, are expected to meet to ensure public safety.
Bosses say no proposed new fees and charges have been put forward at this stage and will only be considered on a later day.
But a report to members of the licensing committee said the new policy would have an impact on existing trade.
There are a range of current annual fees and charges in place for street traders to operate across the borough with the most expensive being £2,820 in certain locations in the town centre.
In February, existing traders were written to by the authority and asked to give feedback on what they would like to see in the new policy but the council received no responses.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, portfolio holder for economy and regeneration, said: “The intention is for Walsall Council to review and publicly consult on its ‘new’ Street Trading Policy, listen to the views of all those who respond and consider any suggested changes or amendments carefully.
"Street traders play a very important part in contributing to a vibrant economy and providing choice. We want to get this right for Walsall and other district centres.
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“Therefore, before any final policy is adopted, a review of fees and charges will be undertaken once this review and consultation is completed.
"This will identify as precisely as possible the cost of administering the new Street Trading policy.
"We anticipate that the cost to the applicant will be more accurate at this point, rather than trying to anticipate the cost in advance and prior to implementation of any new policy.”
In the section headed 'resource considerations - financial', the report said: "The policy will have an impact on existing trade.
"This may result in representations or objections from the trade, members of the public or responsible authorities.
"As part of the process the licensing authority will be looking at reviewing the fees for street trading."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Martin Lewis says 8.7m furloughed Brits face redundancy in stark warning

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning the UK will see a spike in redundancies within days .
The MSE cash-saving guru , who routinely appears on a string of ITV1 daytime programmes to give his advice , had a stark warning on Monday .
Martin , who also appears on Good Morning Britain , Lorraine and ITV1 's The Martin Lewis Money Show , delivered the warning on This Morning .
Appearing via video link from North London , Mr Lewis spoke to presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield about changes to the furlough scheme .
The government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme , which was established in mid-March to help cash-starved businesses keep employees in a role despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed a `` winding down '' of the scheme amid concerns people were becoming `` addicted to it '' .
The changes will see firms having to pay a portion of workers ' wages from August , with the scheme set to run until October 2020 .
The UK government is estimated to have spent 17.5 billion pounds on the job retention scheme .
As of May 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from 1.1 million different employers were furloughed in the United Kingdom as part of the government 's job retention scheme .
Martin says : `` From August , if you 're on furlough , it costs your employer .
`` The knock on from that will be , if employers think that there will be somebody who has a job which wo n't be viable from October , many will make workers redundant from August because that 's when it costs them to keep them on furlough .
`` We 're likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the next few weeks as people begin to go into their consultation processes . ''
His warnings come amid similar statements from employment experts , who have warned redundancies are inevitable within days .

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MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning the UK will see a spike in redundancies within days.
The MSE cash-saving guru, who routinely appears on a string of ITV1 daytime programmes to give his advice, had a stark warning on Monday.
Martin, who also appears on Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and ITV1's The Martin Lewis Money Show, delivered the warning on This Morning.
Appearing via video link from North London, Mr Lewis spoke to presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield about changes to the furlough scheme.
The government has announced a massive shake-up to the scheme, which was established in mid-March to help cash-starved businesses keep employees in a role despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed a "winding down" of the scheme amid concerns people were becoming "addicted to it".
The changes will see firms having to pay a portion of workers' wages from August, with the scheme set to run until October 2020.
The UK government is estimated to have spent 17.5 billion pounds on the job retention scheme.
As of May 31, 2020, approximately 8.7 million jobs, from 1.1 million different employers were furloughed in the United Kingdom as part of the government's job retention scheme.
Martin says: "From August, if you're on furlough, it costs your employer.
"The knock on from that will be, if employers think that there will be somebody who has a job which won't be viable from October, many will make workers redundant from August because that's when it costs them to keep them on furlough.
"We're likely to see a real spike in redundancies over the next few weeks as people begin to go into their consultation processes."
His warnings come amid similar statements from employment experts, who have warned redundancies are inevitable within days.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Birmingham City hero Clinton Morrison on shock Pep Clotet announcement

Birmingham City hero Clinton Morrison has reacted to the shock announcement that Pep Clotet will be leaving the club at the end of the season .
Blues revealed this morning that Clotet will depart St Andrew 's when the 2019-20 campaign ends .
There are nine matches left to go in the Championship , which has been suspended for nearly three months because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Morrison , who played 87 matches for Blues between 2002 and 2005 scoring 14 goals , has weighed in on the big news of the day .
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Blues are not in any impending danger in terms of relegation and Clotet had got Villa misfit Scott Hogan firing since his loan move across the city in January .
`` When you see things like this you think it 's strange because I think he 's done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told talkSPORT .
`` He 's not had a lot of money to spend and he 's changed the way Birmingham play football .
`` He wants to play out from the back which ha probably been difficult at times '' I 'm not being disrespectful , when you have some of the players you 've got and they 're not really getting it ... '' I think he 's done an all right job , they 're 16th , nine points from the play-offs - it 's been OK. '' But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has brought through six academy player into the first team .
`` The way he 's handled Jude Bellingham , who is going to be a star and will probably go onto play in the Premier League for years , he 's handed him brilliantly and I think he 's done a terrific job .
`` It 's a bit strange , either he 's got a new job that 's coming up or Birmingham ca n't fit what he wants - he wants money to spend and there 's not really any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why managers get itchy feet . ''

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Birmingham City hero Clinton Morrison has reacted to the shock announcement that Pep Clotet will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
Blues revealed this morning that Clotet will depart St Andrew's when the 2019-20 campaign ends.
There are nine matches left to go in the Championship, which has been suspended for nearly three months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Morrison, who played 87 matches for Blues between 2002 and 2005 scoring 14 goals, has weighed in on the big news of the day.
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Second City derby hero Morrison admits that it has come out of the blue, with Clotet doing a reasonable job with limited resources at St Andrew's.
Blues are not in any impending danger in terms of relegation and Clotet had got Villa misfit Scott Hogan firing since his loan move across the city in January.
"When you see things like this you think it's strange because I think he's done a good job there," Morrison told talkSPORT.
"He's not had a lot of money to spend and he's changed the way Birmingham play football.
"He wants to play out from the back which ha probably been difficult at times
"I'm not being disrespectful, when you have some of the players you've got and they're not really getting it...
"I think he's done an all right job, they're 16th, nine points from the play-offs - it's been OK.
"But the big positive he can take is he has brought through six academy player into the first team.
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"The way he's handled Jude Bellingham, who is going to be a star and will probably go onto play in the Premier League for years, he's handed him brilliantly and I think he's done a terrific job.
"It's a bit strange, either he's got a new job that's coming up or Birmingham can't fit what he wants - he wants money to spend and there's not really any money there to spend and that's why managers get itchy feet."
Blues return to action on June 20.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Inside eerily empty Birmingham Airport as new quarantine rules take effect

This is the scene at Birmingham Airport today as new quarantine measures come into effect across the country .
The airport , situated near Solihull , was eerily empty during the coronavirus lockdown - and it was much the same today .
In footage shot by the Press Association , which can be viewed above , the arrivals hall is seen bare and deserted .
Travellers arriving in the UK now have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival or risk being fined , prosecuted and even deported if they do not comply .
Travellers to the country will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on gov.uk up to 48 hours in advance of travel , providing contact information , travel details and an address of where they plan to self-isolate once they arrive in the country .
During the lockdown , Birmingham Airport saw a seven day period where just six flights departed the transport hub , situated near the NEC .
Travellers are urged to use cars or other forms of private transport to travel from the airport when they arrive in the UK but if they must use public transport , they are advised to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their accommodation and follow guidance such as wearing face coverings .
UK travellers can go back to their home and self-isolate there .
But people can also isolate in the home of a friend or relative , a hotel , hostel , bed and breakfast , or `` other suitable '' accommodation .
More than one address can be provided if a `` legal obligation '' requires a person to change addresses , or it is necessary for them to stay overnight on their arrival in England before `` travelling directly to another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Anyone who can not provide a suitable address will be provided accommodation by the Government , such as a hotel .
Friends and family will not need to isolate with the people who have arrived , unless they have also travelled .
But they should avoid contact with anyone they are staying with and minimise time spent in shared areas and use separate bathrooms if possible .

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This is the scene at Birmingham Airport today as new quarantine measures come into effect across the country.
The airport, situated near Solihull, was eerily empty during the coronavirus lockdown - and it was much the same today.
In footage shot by the Press Association, which can be viewed above, the arrivals hall is seen bare and deserted.
Travellers arriving in the UK now have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival or risk being fined, prosecuted and even deported if they do not comply.
Travellers to the country will be expected to fill out a form online on gov.uk up to 48 hours in advance of travel, providing contact information, travel details and an address of where they plan to self-isolate once they arrive in the country.
During the lockdown, Birmingham Airport saw a seven day period where just six flights departed the transport hub, situated near the NEC.
Travellers are urged to use cars or other forms of private transport to travel from the airport when they arrive in the UK but if they must use public transport, they are advised to take the most direct route possible to their accommodation and follow guidance such as wearing face coverings.
UK travellers can go back to their home and self-isolate there.
But people can also isolate in the home of a friend or relative, a hotel, hostel, bed and breakfast, or "other suitable" accommodation.
More than one address can be provided if a "legal obligation" requires a person to change addresses, or it is necessary for them to stay overnight on their arrival in England before "travelling directly to another address at which they will be self-isolating".
Anyone who cannot provide a suitable address will be provided accommodation by the Government, such as a hotel.
Friends and family will not need to isolate with the people who have arrived, unless they have also travelled. But they should avoid contact with anyone they are staying with and minimise time spent in shared areas and use separate bathrooms if possible.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Pep Clotet sends message to Blues fans after resigning

Pep Clotet admits it was a 'really difficult decision ' to leave Birmingham City .
Head coach Clotet has announced his intentions to leave the club at the end of the season after just one term in charge .
The 43-year-old stepped in to replace Garry Monk last summer and has guided the club to 12 wins from his 37 Championship games in charge .
However , Clotet will step down at the end of the season and allow someone else to take the reins .
To get updates on the Pep Clotet news direct to your email inbox , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box at the top of this piece Reflecting on his impending exit from Blues , Clotet said : `` It 's been a really difficult decision to take because it 's a privilege to be part of the Blues family , but it 's the best step for everyone and it allows the club to continue to move forward with their vision and strategy .
`` I 'm very grateful to the club , its board and the supporters for placing their faith in me to lead the team this season and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in what 's been a key transition under really demanding circumstances .
`` We were set the objective of bringing stability to the club , promoting our academy and instilling a different playing style and , thanks to the togetherness that everyone has shown , we have been able to successfully move in that direction .
`` It 's now time for us to focus on the remainder of the season and for the club to continue building on these foundations . ''

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Pep Clotet admits it was a 'really difficult decision' to leave Birmingham City.
Head coach Clotet has announced his intentions to leave the club at the end of the season after just one term in charge.
The 43-year-old stepped in to replace Garry Monk last summer and has guided the club to 12 wins from his 37 Championship games in charge.
However, Clotet will step down at the end of the season and allow someone else to take the reins.
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Reflecting on his impending exit from Blues, Clotet said: "It's been a really difficult decision to take because it's a privilege to be part of the Blues family, but it's the best step for everyone and it allows the club to continue to move forward with their vision and strategy.
"I'm very grateful to the club, its board and the supporters for placing their faith in me to lead the team this season and to face up to the challenges involved in what's been a key transition under really demanding circumstances.
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"We were set the objective of bringing stability to the club, promoting our academy and instilling a different playing style and, thanks to the togetherness that everyone has shown, we have been able to successfully move in that direction.
"It's now time for us to focus on the remainder of the season and for the club to continue building on these foundations."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Dr Hilary issues Brits with stark warning over summer holidays

Dr Hilary Jones has urged all Brits to avoid travelling - telling them you simply can not socially distance on a plane .
The resident ITV1 daytime medical professional and expert appeared on Lorraine Kelly 's self-titled programme on Monday to deliver the message .
Dr Hilary , fresh from appearing on Good Morning Britain , discussed the new quarantine rules for travellers landing in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Addressing the Scottish TV presenter , Dr Hilary had a strong message for everybody planning a summer holiday .
On the quarantine measures , Dr Hilary warned : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably ... it is not workable , I 'm afraid .
`` You see , the other countries in the EU have much lower rates all bar one I believe .
`` The risk of us going to see them is much worse than the other way around . ''
Dr Hilary further added : `` If people are coming back to our country and we quarantine , that will not help travelling or the aviation industry .
`` And it would be effective but it would be impractical .
`` You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you will be checked upon .
It is unworkable . ''
He continued : `` Aviation bosses can say all they like , that they 've got filters in the cabin of the airplane , but they wo n't pick up the tiny viruses .
`` You still need to socially distance and you ca n't do that on a plane . ''
In a final warning , Dr Hilary said : `` Until we get a test which is a 20-minute test to say whether you have the virus , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up . ''

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Dr Hilary Jones has urged all Brits to avoid travelling - telling them you simply cannot socially distance on a plane.
The resident ITV1 daytime medical professional and expert appeared on Lorraine Kelly's self-titled programme on Monday to deliver the message.
Dr Hilary, fresh from appearing on Good Morning Britain, discussed the new quarantine rules for travellers landing in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Addressing the Scottish TV presenter, Dr Hilary had a strong message for everybody planning a summer holiday.
On the quarantine measures, Dr Hilary warned: "It was late and it is probably... it is not workable, I'm afraid.
"You see, the other countries in the EU have much lower rates all bar one I believe.
"The risk of us going to see them is much worse than the other way around."
Dr Hilary further added: "If people are coming back to our country and we quarantine, that will not help travelling or the aviation industry.
"And it would be effective but it would be impractical.
"You can get public transport and one per cent of you will be checked upon. It is unworkable."
He continued: "Aviation bosses can say all they like, that they've got filters in the cabin of the airplane, but they won't pick up the tiny viruses.
"You still need to socially distance and you can't do that on a plane."
In a final warning, Dr Hilary said: "Until we get a test which is a 20-minute test to say whether you have the virus, we won't be able to pick it up."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--First picture of tragic young dad amid funeral fund bid

This is the first picture of a young dad who died in a motorbike accident - leaving his eight-month-old baby behind .
Leon Williams , just 27 , was said to have fallen from his bike which then struck an Audi in Cranes Park Road , Sheldon , last Sunday , May 31 .
The dad-of-one had been riding a Triumph Speedmaster motorcycle when he suffered significant injuries in the incident at the junction of Warrington Road .
Members of the public were found helping Mr Williams as ambulances arrived and an air ambulance landed near the scene .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing could be done to save him .
The scene became flooded with several bouquets and floral tributes to the much-loved rider as West Midlands Police probed the circumstances around the incident .
A large ride-out with family in friends was held in Sheldon in memory of Leon a week on from his death on Sunday , June 7 .
And now his grieving family have launched a JustGiving page to raise money both to support his baby daughter Ashanti and to help towards funeral costs .
The appeal had already closed-in on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours of launching with a total of £935 donated to the family .
To donate to the JustGiving appeal click here .
In the appeal , they paid tribute to a dad who was loved by many and had an 'infectious smile' It read : `` As many of you will know , Leon was involved in a tragic accident on Sunday 31st of May , which unfortunately led to him losing his life far too early at the age of just 27 .
`` On the 7th of June Leon ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in memory of him .
This page has been set up for people who were n't able to attend but would still like to donate .
`` Leon left behind his first child , Ashanti , who is just 8 months old .
His loving Mum Sarah , younger brother Kye , dads Lee & Derek , stepfamily Donna , Megan & Hudson .
`` Leon was loved by so many , and touched the hearts of everyone he knew , often being referred to as a gentle giant with the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's sudden passing , we would like to kindly ask for your help in donating towards Leon 's funeral costs and putting money aside for Ashanti 's future .
Leon truly deserves the best send off that he can be given during these difficult times .
`` Leon gave Ashanti everything he could , and we 'd love to be able to continue to do this on his behalf .
No matter how small , your kindness and generosity will be greatly appreciated by Leon 's family at this tragic time . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone with information - or who has dashcam footage - to come forward .
Det Sgt Paul Hughes , from the force 's serious collision investigation unit , previously said : “ A young man has tragically lost his life and his family are naturally devastated .
`` We have specialist officers supporting them at this difficult time .
“ I am urgently appealing for anyone with information who hasn ’ t already spoken to us to make contact .
`` I am particularly keen to hear from anybody who witnessed the collision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in particular may have CCTV or dashcam footage.
” Information can be given by contacting collision investigators on FL_COLLISION_INVEST @ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
Quote log 2368 of 31/05/20 .

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This is the first picture of a young dad who died in a motorbike accident - leaving his eight-month-old baby behind.
Leon Williams, just 27, was said to have fallen from his bike which then struck an Audi in Cranes Park Road, Sheldon, last Sunday, May 31.
The dad-of-one had been riding a Triumph Speedmaster motorcycle when he suffered significant injuries in the incident at the junction of Warrington Road.
Members of the public were found helping Mr Williams as ambulances arrived and an air ambulance landed near the scene.
He was given trauma care, but sadly nothing could be done to save him.
The scene became flooded with several bouquets and floral tributes to the much-loved rider as West Midlands Police probed the circumstances around the incident.
A large ride-out with family in friends was held in Sheldon in memory of Leon a week on from his death on Sunday, June 7.
And now his grieving family have launched a JustGiving page to raise money both to support his baby daughter Ashanti and to help towards funeral costs.
The appeal had already closed-in on its £1,000 target within less than 24 hours of launching with a total of £935 donated to the family.
In the appeal, they paid tribute to a dad who was loved by many and had an 'infectious smile'
It read: "As many of you will know, Leon was involved in a tragic accident on Sunday 31st of May, which unfortunately led to him losing his life far too early at the age of just 27.
"On the 7th of June Leon’s family and friends held a big ride out in memory of him. This page has been set up for people who weren't able to attend but would still like to donate.
"Leon left behind his first child, Ashanti, who is just 8 months old. His loving Mum Sarah, younger brother Kye, dads Lee & Derek, stepfamily Donna,Megan & Hudson.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
"Leon was loved by so many, and touched the hearts of everyone he knew, often being referred to as a gentle giant with the most infectious smile."
"Given Leon's sudden passing, we would like to kindly ask for your help in donating towards Leon's funeral costs and putting money aside for Ashanti's future. Leon truly deserves the best send off that he can be given during these difficult times.
"Leon gave Ashanti everything he could, and we'd love to be able to continue to do this on his behalf. No matter how small, your kindness and generosity will be greatly appreciated by Leon's family at this tragic time."
West Midlands Police is still appealing for anyone with information - or who has dashcam footage - to come forward.
Det Sgt Paul Hughes, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, previously said: “A young man has tragically lost his life and his family are naturally devastated.
"We have specialist officers supporting them at this difficult time.
“I am urgently appealing for anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to us to make contact.
"I am particularly keen to hear from anybody who witnessed the collision or saw the bike just beforehand, and in particular may have CCTV or dashcam footage.”
Information can be given by contacting collision investigators on FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight. Quote log 2368 of 31/05/20.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Midland Conservative MPs react to Black Lives Matter protests

Midland Conservative MPs have condemned some of the events that took place during Black Lives Matter protests over the weekend .
Many thousands of people took part in different ways in protests over the weekend .
Incidents that have received attention include the toppling of a statue in Bristol of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston .
Colston made his fortune as part of a company that sold about 100,000 west African people in the Caribbean and the Americas between 1672 and 1689 .
Protesters also sprayed `` racist '' on a statue of Winston Churchill in Westminster , opposite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protester climbed the Cenothaph , a memorical in Whitehall to the millions of lives lost during the First World War , and attempted to set fire to a Union flag .
Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi said he supported the Black Lives Matter protests and said some people were deliberately trying to discredit them .
He said on Twitter : `` The agitators & criminals are using BLM , they are abusing BLM , they will want BLM to fail so they can say 'we told you so ' Heart breaking scenes today at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incumbent upon us all to unite black , brown & white in support BLM & call out these criminals . ''
Shrewsbury MP Dan Kawczynski tweeted a photograph of the statue of Winston Churchill opposite the House of Commons being cleaned .
He said : `` Before starting work today I have come to pause and pay respects to the great man who helped save this nation from the brutality of Hitler ’ s Germany . ''
He was also one of a number of Conservative MPs to criticise London 's Labour mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It ’ s now time that this appalling abject violence , vandalism and public disorder on streets of our capital city were cracked down on , with zero tolerance ... the Mayor is worse than useless . ''
Jay Singh-Sohal , the Conservative candidate to be West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner , posted a photo of WInston Churchill meeting Indian soldiers .
He said : `` Winston Churchill meeting Sikh soldiers during WW2 .
He served with Sikhs on the NW frontier ( Malakand ) , so I ’ m proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role models .
Not racist .
But a GREAT leader who ensured we defeated fascism . ''
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant said : `` The people who vandalise and are violent are both ignorant and no friends of the Black Lives Matter movement . ''
He also said : `` The time for political correctness is fast elapsing .
We are all equal under the law .
Black and white .
But we must all , as a consequence , respect the law . ''
The criticism was echoed by Prime Minister Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a right to protest peacefully & while observing social distancing but they have no right to attack the police .
`` These demonstrations have been subverted by thuggery – and they are a betrayal of the cause they purport to serve .
`` Those responsible will be held to account . ''
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He said on LBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be done in that way .
Completely wrong to pull a statute down like that.
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One former police officer has been charged with second degree murder , and three others have been charged with aiding and abetting murder as well as aiding and abetting manslaughter .
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Hundreds of people attended a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Wolverhampton in West Park on Sunday , June 7 .
Britain was heavily involved in the transatlantic slave trade , a crime against humanity .
It is estimated that Britain transported 3.1 million Africans between 1640 and 1807 to the British colonies in the Caribbean , North and South America and to other countries .
Of these , an estimated 2.7 million arrived , with the others dying or killed en route .
The British slave trade was abolished in 1807 .

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Midland Conservative MPs have condemned some of the events that took place during Black Lives Matter protests over the weekend.
Many thousands of people took part in different ways in protests over the weekend. Incidents that have received attention include the toppling of a statue in Bristol of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston.
Colston made his fortune as part of a company that sold about 100,000 west African people in the Caribbean and the Americas between 1672 and 1689.
Protesters also sprayed "racist" on a statue of Winston Churchill in Westminster, opposite the House of Commons. And one protester climbed the Cenothaph, a memorical in Whitehall to the millions of lives lost during the First World War, and attempted to set fire to a Union flag.
Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi said he supported the Black Lives Matter protests and said some people were deliberately trying to discredit them.
He said on Twitter: "The agitators & criminals are using BLM, they are abusing BLM, they will want BLM to fail so they can say 'we told you so' Heart breaking scenes today at the Cenotaph & Whitehall, it is incumbent upon us all to unite black, brown & white in support BLM & call out these criminals."
Shrewsbury MP Dan Kawczynski tweeted a photograph of the statue of Winston Churchill opposite the House of Commons being cleaned.
He said: "Before starting work today I have come to pause and pay respects to the great man who helped save this nation from the brutality of Hitler’s Germany."
(Image: David Jones/PA Wire)
He was also one of a number of Conservative MPs to criticise London's Labour mayor, Sadiq Khan. He said: "It’s now time that this appalling abject violence, vandalism and public disorder on streets of our capital city were cracked down on, with zero tolerance ... the Mayor is worse than useless."
Jay Singh-Sohal, the Conservative candidate to be West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, posted a photo of WInston Churchill meeting Indian soldiers. He said: "Winston Churchill meeting Sikh soldiers during WW2. He served with Sikhs on the NW frontier (Malakand), so I’m proud to say he is one of my role models. Not racist. But a GREAT leader who ensured we defeated fascism."
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant said: "The people who vandalise and are violent are both ignorant and no friends of the Black Lives Matter movement."
He also said: "The time for political correctness is fast elapsing. We are all equal under the law. Black and white. But we must all, as a consequence, respect the law."
The criticism was echoed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said: "People have a right to protest peacefully & while observing social distancing but they have no right to attack the police.
"These demonstrations have been subverted by thuggery – and they are a betrayal of the cause they purport to serve.
"Those responsible will be held to account."
Labour leader Keir Starmer criticised the removal of the Bristol statue. He said on LBC radio this morning: "It shouldn’t be done in that way. Completely wrong to pull a statute down like that.”
There have been peaceful protests across Birmingham and the Black Country over the past week, following the killing of African-American man George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis, in the US.
One former police officer has been charged with second degree murder, and three others have been charged with aiding and abetting murder as well as aiding and abetting manslaughter.
In Birmingham, 4,000 demonstrators congregated in Centenary Square on Thursday afternoon, June 4.
Hundreds of people attended a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Wolverhampton in West Park on Sunday, June 7.
Britain was heavily involved in the transatlantic slave trade, a crime against humanity. It is estimated that Britain transported 3.1 million Africans between 1640 and 1807 to the British colonies in the Caribbean, North and South America and to other countries. Of these, an estimated 2.7 million arrived, with the others dying or killed en route. The British slave trade was abolished in 1807.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Fox and hedgehog strike up unlikely friendship for midnight feast in Malvern

A fox and a hedgehog have become the most unlikely of friends after they were caught enjoying a midnight feast together .
The animals were filmed eating food on webcams set up by wildlife enthusiast Stu McKenzie , at his home in Malvern , Worcs .
Mr McKenzie , 48 , said he expected to see the hedgehog as prey but was surprised to see them tucking into mealworms and dog food together .
He said : “ They are just getting on with it .
It is quite surprising .
“ I have seen them in the garden at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolls into a ball and the fox avoids it .
“ But I have never seen them so close together feeding out of the same bowl .
It ’ s a metal bowl and I put in dried mealworms and canned dog food .
“ I strapped a trail camera to a tree in the garden like I ’ ve been doing for two months now to see what appears .
“ I live close to the town centre of Malvern so I was surprised to see a hedgehog.
” The former BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the webcam in his garden overnight last Wednesday ( 3/6 ) .
He added : “ I went out in the morning , took in the camera and uploaded the card .
When I watched the film there it was .
“ The camera starts recording for 30 seconds when there is motion .
A couple of times it was just the wind and then they were in shot .
“ I couldn ’ t believe the fox came up to the hedgehog and ate right next to it .
In footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks ago the fox stays well clear .
“ I would imagine if a hedgehog was injured the fox would eat it if it could , but it probably knows it ’ s not wise to try that with a healthy hedgehog.
” Wildlife experts suggest that foxes do not generally pose a threat to hedgehogs but there are rare incidents where foxes can prey on the spiky hedgehog .
Some foxes will wait for a hedgehog to unroll from its defensive ball , before taking a bite at it .

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A fox and a hedgehog have become the most unlikely of friends after they were caught enjoying a midnight feast together.
The animals were filmed eating food on webcams set up by wildlife enthusiast Stu McKenzie, at his home in Malvern, Worcs.
Mr McKenzie, 48, said he expected to see the hedgehog as prey but was surprised to see them tucking into mealworms and dog food together.
He said: “They are just getting on with it. It is quite surprising.
“I have seen them in the garden at the same time and the hedgehog normally rolls into a ball and the fox avoids it.
“But I have never seen them so close together feeding out of the same bowl. It’s a metal bowl and I put in dried mealworms and canned dog food.
“I strapped a trail camera to a tree in the garden like I’ve been doing for two months now to see what appears.
“I live close to the town centre of Malvern so I was surprised to see a hedgehog.”
The former BBC cameraman captured the adorable scenes after setting up the webcam in his garden overnight last Wednesday (3/6).
He added: “I went out in the morning, took in the camera and uploaded the card. When I watched the film there it was.
“The camera starts recording for 30 seconds when there is motion. A couple of times it was just the wind and then they were in shot.
“I couldn’t believe the fox came up to the hedgehog and ate right next to it. In footage I’ve got from a few weeks ago the fox stays well clear.
“I think foxes are opportunistic.
(Image: Stu McKenzie / SWNS)
“I would imagine if a hedgehog was injured the fox would eat it if it could, but it probably knows it’s not wise to try that with a healthy hedgehog.”
Wildlife experts suggest that foxes do not generally pose a threat to hedgehogs but there are rare incidents where foxes can prey on the spiky hedgehog.
Some foxes will wait for a hedgehog to unroll from its defensive ball, before taking a bite at it.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Live updates as Birmingham City announce Pep Clotet will leave St Andrew's

Birmingham City head coach Pep Clotet is departing the club at the end of the season .
Blues announced the @ @ @ @ @ that the Spaniard will relinquish his role when the 2019-20 campaign comes to and end @ @ @ @ @ forced the Championship into a near-three month break and Blues ' campaign is due to @ @ @ @ @ 20 .
With nine games to go of the season , they will be Clotet @ @ @ @ @ club 's boss after he took over from Garry Monk last summer following his departure @ @ @ @ @ , too the reins as interim head coach but his role was made permanent in @ @ @ @ @ date with the very latest from St Andrew 's as this story develops .

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Birmingham City head coach Pep Clotet is departing the club at the end of the season.
Blues announced the news on Monday morning, confirming that the Spaniard will relinquish his role when the 2019-20 campaign comes to an end.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Championship into a near three-month break and Blues' campaign is due to get back underway on June 20, when they face West Brom at the Hawthorns.
With nine games to go of the season, they will be Clotet's final matches as the club's boss after he took over from Garry Monk last summer.
Clotet took the reins as interim head coach but his role was made permanent in December.
A number of familiar faces have already been linked with the job - with former players Lee Carsley and Lee Bowyer towards the top of the betting. Former boss Chris Hughton is also linked, while ex-Swansea City head coach Michael Laudrup emerged a shock candidate.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Pep Clotet to leave Birmingham City at the end of the season

Pep Clotet will leave Birmingham City at the end of the season , the club has confirmed .
Spanish coach Clotet has decided to step down from his role as Blues head coach after just one season in the job .
Blues CEO Dong Ren said : `` Pep will depart with our very best wishes .
Pep came in as a colleague but he will leave as a friend with our gratitude .
`` He has done a very good and thorough job for us and has been professional throughout , always putting the club before himself .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direct to your email inbox , sign up for our Blues newsletter in the box at the top of this piece '' It 's a decision that is filled with sadness for us both .
We value Pep very highly and we know how much he loves this club .
`` In the meantime , Pep continues to have our full backing and we are all determined to do everything we can to finish the season strongly and give him the fitting send off he deserves . ''
Clotet replaced Garry Monk in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer and has guided the club to 12 wins from his 37 Championship games in charge .
Speaking about the decision , Clotet said : `` It 's been a really difficult decision to take because it 's a privilege to be part of the Blues family , but it 's the best step for everyone and it allows the club to continue to move forward with their vision and strategy .
`` I 'm very grateful to the club , its board and the supporters for placing their faith in me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face up to the challenges involved in what 's been a key transition under really demanding circumstances . ''

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Pep Clotet will leave Birmingham City at the end of the season, the club has confirmed.
Spanish coach Clotet has decided to step down from his role as Blues head coach after just one season in the job.
Blues CEO Dong Ren said: "Pep will depart with our very best wishes. Pep came in as a colleague but he will leave as a friend with our gratitude.
"He has done a very good and thorough job for us and has been professional throughout, always putting the club before himself.
To get updates on the Pep Clotet news direct to your email inbox, sign up for our Blues newsletter in the box at the top of this piece
"It's a decision that is filled with sadness for us both. We value Pep very highly and we know how much he loves this club.
"In the meantime, Pep continues to have our full backing and we are all determined to do everything we can to finish the season strongly and give him the fitting send off he deserves."
Clotet replaced Garry Monk in the St Andrew's hot heat last summer and has guided the club to 12 wins from his 37 Championship games in charge.
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Speaking about the decision, Clotet said: "It's been a really difficult decision to take because it's a privilege to be part of the Blues family, but it's the best step for everyone and it allows the club to continue to move forward with their vision and strategy.
"I'm very grateful to the club, its board and the supporters for placing their faith in me to lead the team this season and to face up to the challenges involved in what's been a key transition under really demanding circumstances."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Two charged with murder of former Birmingham sports coach

Two men have been charged with the murder of a former Birmingham sports coach after a street attack .
David Allan was assaulted in Wythenshawe Road , Wythenshawe shortly after 6pm on Thursday , June 4 .
The 23-year-old was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died on Friday , June 5 .
Four people were initially arrested in connection with the death .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said Joseph Stott , 33 , of Hampshire Road in Partington , had been charged with murder .
Aiden Matthews , 30 , of Lawton Moor Road in Wythenshawe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with possession of an offensive weapon , police said .
The pair were due to appear at Manchester Magistrates ' Court on Monday morning , June 8 .
Mr Allan 's family previously paid tribute to a `` much-loved son '' - who had coached fencing to children at Birmingham University every Saturday .
In a statement , they said : `` He recently graduated from Plymouth University and had until very recently been working at WHSmith in the Royal Infirmary despite the coronavirus outbreak , cheerfully serving key workers , patients and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his wages to take driving lessons to pursue his career goal of becoming a quantity surveyor .
`` David was a keen and active sportsman and for two years was a regular member of the university hockey team .
`` At school he loved to fence and shared this passion with children , coaching them at Birmingham University every Saturday . ''

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Two men have been charged with the murder of a former Birmingham sports coach after a street attack.
David Allan was assaulted in Wythenshawe Road, Wythenshawe shortly after 6pm on Thursday, June 4.
The 23-year-old was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died on Friday, June 5.
Four people were initially arrested in connection with the death.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said Joseph Stott, 33, of Hampshire Road in Partington, had been charged with murder.
Aiden Matthews, 30, of Lawton Moor Road in Wythenshawe, was also charged with murder and with possession of an offensive weapon, police said.
The pair were due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday morning, June 8.
Mr Allan's family previously paid tribute to a "much-loved son" - who had coached fencing to children at Birmingham University every Saturday.
In a statement, they said: "He recently graduated from Plymouth University and had until very recently been working at WHSmith in the Royal Infirmary despite the coronavirus outbreak, cheerfully serving key workers, patients and visitors alike.
"David was saving his wages to take driving lessons to pursue his career goal of becoming a quantity surveyor.
"David was a keen and active sportsman and for two years was a regular member of the university hockey team.
"At school he loved to fence and shared this passion with children, coaching them at Birmingham University every Saturday."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--NHS caner patients receiving care at private hospital during Covid-19 pandemic

Patients in Walsall are undergoing cancer treatment at a private hospital under a landmark new pandemic agreement , it has emerged .
The NHS users under the care of Walsall Health NHS Trust are being treated at Spire Little Aston Hospital in Sutton Coldfield in a bid to alleviate the borough 's strain for caring for Covid-19 patients .
The partnership began in April and under the agreement , Spire is treating patients with a range of cancers , including breast , skin and gynaecological cancer .
More than 150 NHS patients have so far received vital surgery and NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surgery at the hospital for the first time .
Since mid-May , Spire Little Aston has also started to play its part in reducing the increased NHS waiting list caused by the pandemic , by carrying out routine orthopaedic operations for Walsall NHS patients .
The partnership between Spire Healthcare and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has been made possible under a national agreement , which Spire , alongside the whole of the independent sector , has signed to make its staff , equipment and facilities available to the NHS at cost only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Ed Ireland , hospital director at Spire Little Aston , said : “ At a time when there is so much focus on tackling the coronavirus , it is vitally important that people who don ’ t have Covid-19 but are worried about their health , come forward for treatment .
“ I ’ m pleased to say that we at Spire Little Aston are open and specially adapted to provide cancer care for NHS patients in a safe , Covid-free environment .
We ’ re very proud to be working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best for patients in the Midlands , during this once-in-a-lifetime health crisis.
” Richard Beeken , Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust chief executive , said : “ During this challenging time we have continued to provide care for those with life-threatening illnesses along with patients who have cancer and other urgent conditions .
“ This partnership with Spire Little Aston has really helped our efforts to do so and given cancer patients an additional level of reassurance as many have been , understandably , anxious about coming into hospital during the pandemic .
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Patients in Walsall are undergoing cancer treatment at a private hospital under a landmark new pandemic agreement, it has emerged.
The NHS users under the care of Walsall Health NHS Trust are being treated at Spire Little Aston Hospital in Sutton Coldfield in a bid to alleviate the borough's strain for caring for Covid-19 patients.
The partnership began in April and under the agreement, Spire is treating patients with a range of cancers, including breast, skin and gynaecological cancer.
More than 150 NHS patients have so far received vital surgery and NHS clinicians have even travelled over and performed surgery at the hospital for the first time.
Since mid-May, Spire Little Aston has also started to play its part in reducing the increased NHS waiting list caused by the pandemic, by carrying out routine orthopaedic operations for Walsall NHS patients.
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The partnership between Spire Healthcare and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has been made possible under a national agreement, which Spire, alongside the whole of the independent sector, has signed to make its staff, equipment and facilities available to the NHS at cost only to help alleviate the pressure caused by the pandemic.
Ed Ireland, hospital director at Spire Little Aston, said: “At a time when there is so much focus on tackling the coronavirus, it is vitally important that people who don’t have Covid-19 but are worried about their health, come forward for treatment.
“I’m pleased to say that we at Spire Little Aston are open and specially adapted to provide cancer care for NHS patients in a safe, Covid-free environment. We’re very proud to be working together with the NHS to do our best for patients in the Midlands, during this once-in-a-lifetime health crisis.”
Richard Beeken, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust chief executive, said: “During this challenging time we have continued to provide care for those with life-threatening illnesses along with patients who have cancer and other urgent conditions.
“This partnership with Spire Little Aston has really helped our efforts to do so and given cancer patients an additional level of reassurance as many have been, understandably, anxious about coming into hospital during the pandemic.”


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Kevin Phillips reflects on Leeds' Tyler Roberts 'mistake'

Tyler Roberts is still only 21 - but he probably expected his move from West Bromwich Albion to Leeds United to be a lot more successful .
While the Whites have played plenty of exciting football under Marcelo Bielsa - and are gunning for promotion - Roberts has yet to rack up fifty appearances for the Elland Road side thanks to a variety of issues .
In this , potentially the most fateful of recent seasons at Leeds - Robert has played in just fifteen percent of available league minutes this season - a disappointing return as Bielsa 's side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quick and easy way to stay on top of all the West Bromwich Albion news with our daily newsletter .
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Now , former West Brom striker Kevin Phillips believes that Roberts may have made a mistake in leaving the Baggies .
`` Hindsight is a wonderful thing , isn ’ t it ?
, '' said Phillips speaking exclusively to West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they move , they think it ’ s going to kickstart their career and you think you ’ re going to get more game-time but , unfortunately , some of these don ’ t work out .
It hasn ’ t for Tyler .
`` Hopefully , when the season reconvenes , he starts playing more football because he ’ s a good player . ''
Roberts had previously suggested that the chance for regular football at Leeds proved to be the deciding factor behind his decision to leave the Hawthorns .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Baggies are due to play Birmingham City upon their league return later this month - while Roberts will be hoping to kick on upon Leeds ' own return .

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Tyler Roberts is still only 21 - but he probably expected his move from West Bromwich Albion to Leeds United to be a lot more successful.
While the Whites have played plenty of exciting football under Marcelo Bielsa - and are gunning for promotion - Roberts has yet to rack up fifty appearances for the Elland Road side thanks to a variety of issues.
In this, potentially the most fateful of recent seasons at Leeds - Robert has played in just fifteen percent of available league minutes this season - a disappointing return as Bielsa's side eye a title victory.
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However, the Baggies are chasing them down and will eye a title clash as the sides compete for first place in the Championship.
Now, former West Brom striker Kevin Phillips believes that Roberts may have made a mistake in leaving the Baggies.
"Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it?," said Phillips speaking exclusively to West Brom News
"Some people, when they move, they think it’s going to kickstart their career and you think you’re going to get more game-time but, unfortunately, some of these don’t work out. It hasn’t for Tyler.
"Hopefully, when the season reconvenes, he starts playing more football because he’s a good player."
Roberts had previously suggested that the chance for regular football at Leeds proved to be the deciding factor behind his decision to leave the Hawthorns.
That is yet to be fully realised.
The Baggies are due to play Birmingham City upon their league return later this month - while Roberts will be hoping to kick on upon Leeds' own return.