birminghammail--2020-02-28--NHS England issue statement after coronavirus suspect sent to packed Walsall Manor Hospital

A call operator who sent a coronavirus suspect to a packed hospital WAS following the correct procedure , it has been revealed .
NHS England has told Black Country Live that the decision to send Paul Godfrey to Walsall Manor Hospital 's waiting room was the right thing to do .
The procedure changed a day after the incident , a spokesman for the service said .
An NHS spokesperson said : “ NHS 111 followed the correct procedures as Italy was not one of the countries affected when Mr Godfrey complained of feeling unwell .
“ He attended a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the advice changed.
” Speaking to Good Morning Britain , Mr Godfrey slammed the officials advice said : `` They told me Milan was n't on the target list and I should n't be concerned but they said I should go to hospital anyway .
`` So they made an appointment for me to go to the treatment centre at Walsall Manor Hospital and my appointment was for 10.30am on Monday .
`` When I arrived there I was went into the reception area , registered as normal and they told me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was full of ill people waiting to be seen .
`` I sat there for about ten minutes and then I was called in to a foyer and said : 'You should n't be here ' .
`` I said : ' I 'm only following guidelines from 111 who have given me clear instruction and appointment to attend this specific location ' .
`` They panicked , they gave me a face mask in the foyer where everybody else was looking around in shock .
`` They said : 'We have n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll have to find one ' .
`` When they found a cubicle they said they 'd have to talk to me via phone link until they could get things sorted .
`` I spoke to the nurse over the phone and she came to me dressed in full hazard gear .
`` She proceeded to take my temperature , my blood pressure and microbiology said that , because at the time Milan was n't on the at-risk register , there was no need to swab me .
`` Providing my temperature was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry on with my normal day . ''
Paul told the popular TV show he later travelled to Guildford for a meeting but still felt ill .
He claimed he received a phone call on his way back and was told to return to Walsall for a re-test .
`` I got there at 4.30pm , they told me to drive into the accident and emergency area and stay by my car , ” he added .
`` I then had to phone a number where nurses would come out to me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ car as soon as I saw the nurses but they went 'no , no you do n't get out the car , you need to put a face mask on ' .
`` They then told me to get into this pod where they did mouth and nose swabs and then told me to get back into the car and go home . ''
Mr Godfrey said he received a call confirming he had flu but they were still trying to determine the strain .
He said : `` The information the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the situation is totally wrong .
`` It 's not been followed down to hospitals to follow the right procedures .
`` I went into an area I was told to go that was full of sick people , who are probably the most vulnerable when you have a coronavirus .
`` I could have spread and infected hundreds of people potentially by not being dealt with from a point where I was concerned . ''
The hospital said it could not comment .

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A call operator who sent a coronavirus suspect to a packed hospital WAS following the correct procedure, it has been revealed.
NHS England has told Black Country Live that the decision to send Paul Godfrey to Walsall Manor Hospital's waiting room was the right thing to do.
The procedure changed a day after the incident, a spokesman for the service said.
An NHS spokesperson said: “NHS 111 followed the correct procedures as Italy was not one of the countries affected when Mr Godfrey complained of feeling unwell.
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“He attended a hospital appointment on Monday - the day before the advice changed.”
Speaking to Good Morning Britain , Mr Godfrey slammed the officials advice said: "They told me Milan wasn't on the target list and I shouldn't be concerned but they said I should go to hospital anyway.
"So they made an appointment for me to go to the treatment centre at Walsall Manor Hospital and my appointment was for 10.30am on Monday.
"When I arrived there I was went into the reception area, registered as normal and they told me to sit down in a foyer that was full of ill people waiting to be seen.
"I sat there for about ten minutes and then I was called in to a foyer and said: 'You shouldn't be here'.
"I said: 'I'm only following guidelines from 111 who have given me clear instruction and appointment to attend this specific location'.
"They panicked, they gave me a face mask in the foyer where everybody else was looking around in shock.
"They said: 'We haven't got a cubicle for you, we'll have to find one'.
"When they found a cubicle they said they'd have to talk to me via phone link until they could get things sorted.
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"I spoke to the nurse over the phone and she came to me dressed in full hazard gear.
"She proceeded to take my temperature, my blood pressure and microbiology said that, because at the time Milan wasn't on the at-risk register, there was no need to swab me.
"Providing my temperature wasn't 39C I should go home and carry on with my normal day."
Paul told the popular TV show he later travelled to Guildford for a meeting but still felt ill.
He claimed he received a phone call on his way back and was told to return to Walsall for a re-test.
"I got there at 4.30pm, they told me to drive into the accident and emergency area and stay by my car,” he added.
"I then had to phone a number where nurses would come out to me.
"I went to get out the car as soon as I saw the nurses but they went 'no, no you don't get out the car, you need to put a face mask on'.
"They then told me to get into this pod where they did mouth and nose swabs and then told me to get back into the car and go home."
Mr Godfrey said he received a call confirming he had flu but they were still trying to determine the strain.
He said: "The information the government is giving to say they are controlling the situation is totally wrong.
"It's not been followed down to hospitals to follow the right procedures.
"I went into an area I was told to go that was full of sick people, who are probably the most vulnerable when you have a coronavirus.
"I could have spread and infected hundreds of people potentially by not being dealt with from a point where I was concerned."
The hospital said it could not comment.


birminghammail--2020-02-28--'If Villa go ahead..' - former Man City star highlights the key to Carabao Cup final

Former Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has said previous dominance over Aston Villa will count for little in Sunday ’ s Carabao Cup final .
City and Villa go head to head at Wembley for the first domestic trophy of the 2019/20 season , with Pep Guardiola ’ s men going into the game as heavy favourites .
Dean Smith has come up against City twice this season , beaten 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium before being thumped 6-1 at Villa Park last month .
But Wright-Phillips , who had two spells with Man City , has said the one-off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and that Jack Grealish would be the key to any such upset .
`` The fact that it 's the 60th year of the competition , the fact that City can become the second team to win it three years in a row , it 's amazing , '' he told the efl.com .
`` It 's an important trophy , and I think both sides will bring their ' A game ' .
The fans at Wembley on days like these are incredible , so I think it 's shaping up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've played in a League Cup Final and it 's a hard feeling to describe .
As a kid , you always dream of playing on that stage and I had the chance to do that .
You 're full of positive energy and nerves , it 's incredible . ''
He added : `` It 's a one-off game and anything can happen .
If Villa go ahead , it 's a completely different game ; I think it will be a really interesting one to watch .
`` City will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of the ball , and it 's no wonder teams struggle to keep them at bay .
I think Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish will be key .
`` I think it 's going to be 2-1 or 3-1 to City , but do n't want to jinx it ! ''

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Former Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has said previous dominance over Aston Villa will count for little in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.
City and Villa go head to head at Wembley for the first domestic trophy of the 2019/20 season, with Pep Guardiola’s men going into the game as heavy favourites.
Dean Smith has come up against City twice this season, beaten 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium before being thumped 6-1 at Villa Park last month.
But Wright-Phillips, who had two spells with Man City, has said the one-off occasion at Wembley could cause an upset – and that Jack Grealish would be the key to any such upset.
"The fact that it's the 60th year of the competition, the fact that City can become the second team to win it three years in a row, it's amazing," he told the efl.com.
"It's an important trophy, and I think both sides will bring their 'A game'. The fans at Wembley on days like these are incredible, so I think it's shaping up to be an amazing Final.
"I've played in a League Cup Final and it's a hard feeling to describe. As a kid, you always dream of playing on that stage and I had the chance to do that. You're full of positive energy and nerves, it's incredible."
He added: "It's a one-off game and anything can happen. If Villa go ahead, it's a completely different game; I think it will be a really interesting one to watch.
"City will play their game, they'll have plenty of the ball, and it's no wonder teams struggle to keep them at bay. I think Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish will be key.
"I think it's going to be 2-1 or 3-1 to City, but don't want to jinx it!"


birminghammail--2020-02-28--Police release CCTV images after man kicked and punched outside Witton pub

Police have released CCTV images after a man was punched and kicked outside a Witton pub .
The victim was @ @ @ @ @ Tree Pub on Brookvale Road , around 2am on January 19 .
The 59-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ to the ground , kicked and punched by a group of men in the incident @ @ @ @ @ released images of a group of men officers would like to speak to in connection @ @ @ @ @ statement said : “ We want to speak to them following an assault outside The @ @ @ @ @ Road in Witton , Birmingham at around 2am on Sunday 19 January .
“ A @ @ @ @ @ the floor and then punched and kicked by a group of men.
” Enquiries continue @ @ @ @ @ asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or @ @ @ @ @ can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime reference 20BW/16896D/20 .

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Police have released CCTV images after a man was punched and kicked outside a Witton pub.
The victim was reportedly assaulted near the Yew Tree Pub on Brookvale Road, around 2am on January 19.
The 59-year-old was said to have been pushed to the ground, kicked and punched by a group of men in the incident.
West Midlands Police has released images of a group of men officers would like to speak to in connection with the attack.
A statement said: “We want to speak to them following an assault outside The Yew Tree pub on Brookvale Road in Witton, Birmingham at around 2am on Sunday 19 January.
“A 57-year-old man was pushed to the floor and then punched and kicked by a group of men.”
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Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference 20BW/16896D/20.


birminghammail--2020-02-28--First picture of Tesco boss Neil Cuckson who dumped body of Birmingham chef in woods

This is the first picture of the Tesco boss who dumped the body of a Birmingham chef in woodland .
Neil Cuckson , 32 , hid the body of Hiran Chauchan who died after they had chemsex together - before trying to bury it in a park opposite his flat .
He has been jailed for six years .
The 24-year-old chef went to Cuckson 's home after they chatted on dating app Grindr .
The pair discussed taking drugs , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Cuckson said they engaged in chemsex , in which both drank liquid ecstasy - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and himself with crystal meth .
The pair fell asleep in the early hours of July 3 , he claimed .
The defendant said he awoke to find Mr Chauhan had died but , rather than alert the authorities , he kept the body in his flat and went to work as normal at a Tesco Express in Manchester city centre .
He bought a Suzuki Swift car on the Gumtree website for £200 , after earlier purchasing a wheelbarrow and a pitchfork , and in the early hours of July 8 was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body into the boot of the vehicle .
Cuckson dragged the body , wrapped in plastic sheeting , across the road from his flat to nearby woodland .
The body of Mr Chauhan , a chef at El Capo restaurant in Manchester 's Northern Quarter , was discovered by two 14-year-old schoolboys the next day , along with a woman .
The defendant was arrested on suspicion of murder and en route to custody he said : `` He overdosed that 's what happened , I did n't kill him . ''
Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He told police that by the time he knew Hiran was dead he was panicking and that he was trying to cover up what had happened . ''
Mr Lavery said the post-mortem examination was hampered and limited by the severe decomposition and degeneration of Mr Chauhan 's body .
The prosecutor said the victim 's family believed he was not a regular drug user and a cousin said he was `` very naive and vulnerable '' .
Hiran was brought up in Greater Manchester but later moved to Birmingham with family where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael James , defending Cuckson , said : `` He understands he can never change what he did and he can never apologise enough to the family but he does show some real remorse . ''
Sentencing , judge Alan Conrad QC told the defendant : `` The state of Mr Chauhan 's body is a direct result of you having concealed his death and hidden the body , which made it impossible for experts to obtain the results which they usually can in the case of a suspicious death .
`` Toxicology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This has added greatly to the grief of his family .
`` They will never know exactly how and in what circumstances Hiran Chauhan , whom they loved so much , actually died . ''
He added : `` You kept his body in your flat and did not alert the authorities as anybody with any decency would have done .
`` To save your own skin , and to thwart a police investigation , you embarked on an elaborate plan to dispose of his body . ''
In December , Cuckson admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perverting the course of justice and supplying Class A and Class C drugs .
He was facing trial next week on an outstanding count of administering a noxious substance - crystal meth - to endanger life but on Friday he pleaded guilty to the charge .

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This is the first picture of the Tesco boss who dumped the body of a Birmingham chef in woodland.
Neil Cuckson, 32, hid the body of Hiran Chauchan who died after they had chemsex together - before trying to bury it in a park opposite his flat.
He has been jailed for six years.
The 24-year-old chef went to Cuckson's home after they chatted on dating app Grindr. The pair discussed taking drugs, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Cuckson said they engaged in chemsex, in which both drank liquid ecstasy - GHB - and he injected Mr Chauhan and himself with crystal meth.
The pair fell asleep in the early hours of July 3, he claimed.
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The defendant said he awoke to find Mr Chauhan had died but, rather than alert the authorities, he kept the body in his flat and went to work as normal at a Tesco Express in Manchester city centre.
He bought a Suzuki Swift car on the Gumtree website for £200, after earlier purchasing a wheelbarrow and a pitchfork, and in the early hours of July 8 was caught on CCTV struggling to lift the body into the boot of the vehicle.
Cuckson dragged the body, wrapped in plastic sheeting, across the road from his flat to nearby woodland.
The body of Mr Chauhan, a chef at El Capo restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter, was discovered by two 14-year-old schoolboys the next day, along with a woman.
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The defendant was arrested on suspicion of murder and en route to custody he said: "He overdosed that's what happened, I didn't kill him."
Michael Lavery, prosecuting, said: "He told police that by the time he knew Hiran was dead he was panicking and that he was trying to cover up what had happened."
Mr Lavery said the post-mortem examination was hampered and limited by the severe decomposition and degeneration of Mr Chauhan's body.
The prosecutor said the victim's family believed he was not a regular drug user and a cousin said he was "very naive and vulnerable".
Hiran was brought up in Greater Manchester but later moved to Birmingham with family where he trained to become a chef.
Michael James, defending Cuckson, said: "He understands he can never change what he did and he can never apologise enough to the family but he does show some real remorse."
Sentencing, judge Alan Conrad QC told the defendant: "The state of Mr Chauhan's body is a direct result of you having concealed his death and hidden the body, which made it impossible for experts to obtain the results which they usually can in the case of a suspicious death.
"Toxicology vital to this case was frustrated. This has added greatly to the grief of his family.
"They will never know exactly how and in what circumstances Hiran Chauhan, whom they loved so much, actually died."
He added: "You kept his body in your flat and did not alert the authorities as anybody with any decency would have done.
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"To save your own skin, and to thwart a police investigation, you embarked on an elaborate plan to dispose of his body."
In December, Cuckson admitted preventing a lawful and decent burial, perverting the course of justice and supplying Class A and Class C drugs.
He was facing trial next week on an outstanding count of administering a noxious substance - crystal meth - to endanger life but on Friday he pleaded guilty to the charge.


birminghammail--2020-02-28--Gang of youths 'threaten and rob passengers' on late night Cross City line train

A gang of youths ‘ threatened and robbed ’ passengers on a late-night Sutton Coldfield-bound train , a councillor has claimed .
The group are said to have got on the train at Birmingham New Street at around 11pm on Thursday night ( February 27 ) and then ‘ harassed ’ travellers – including ‘ many frightened older couples ’ – stealing their mobile phones .
Mere Green Sutton Coldfield town councillor Jackie Cummins told BirminghamLive : “ My daughter was on the train from Birmingham New Street to Sutton Coldfield at around 11pm on Thursday night when a gang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harassing passengers .
“ They were demanding people ’ s mobile phones .
Other members got on at Aston Station .
There were many frightened older couples who had their mobiles stolen .
“ They handed them over and were quite visibly shaken .
Some of the gang got off at Chester Road Station , along with many passengers and they were hounding them for money .
“ There were still youths on the train with other passengers going towards Sutton but I don ’ t know what happened then as my daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it had received one report of a robbery at 10.26pm on Thursday ( February 27 ) .
A spokesman for the force said : “ The victim , a man in his 20s , reported a group told him to hand over his belongings .
“ He reported the robbery at Birmingham New Street and enquiries into the incident are ongoing .
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A gang of youths ‘threatened and robbed’ passengers on a late-night Sutton Coldfield-bound train, a councillor has claimed.
The group are said to have got on the train at Birmingham New Street at around 11pm on Thursday night (February 27) and then ‘harassed’ travellers – including ‘many frightened older couples’ – stealing their mobile phones.
Mere Green Sutton Coldfield town councillor Jackie Cummins told BirminghamLive: “My daughter was on the train from Birmingham New Street to Sutton Coldfield at around 11pm on Thursday night when a gang of black youths got on and started harassing passengers.
“They were demanding people’s mobile phones. Other members got on at Aston Station. There were many frightened older couples who had their mobiles stolen.
“They handed them over and were quite visibly shaken. Some of the gang got off at Chester Road Station, along with many passengers and they were hounding them for money.
“There were still youths on the train with other passengers going towards Sutton but I don’t know what happened then as my daughter got off.”
British Transport Police confirmed it had received one report of a robbery at 10.26pm on Thursday (February 27).
A spokesman for the force said: “The victim, a man in his 20s, reported a group told him to hand over his belongings.
“He reported the robbery at Birmingham New Street and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”


birminghammail--2020-02-28--'How good' - What Pep Guardiola said about Aston Villa and Carabao Cup final

Pep Guardiola believes the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa will be “ a fantastic game ” .
Manchester City and Villa will compete for the first domestic trophy of the 2019/20 season on Sunday as the pair go head to head at Wembley .
The reigning Premier League champions have had the better of the two sides so far this season , winning 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium and 6-1 at Villa Park .
They also come into the game on the back of an excellent Champions League victory over Real Madrid .
City came from behind on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Etihad , thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne .
“ It is so difficult to reach a final so being there again it is a great achievement , ” Guardiola said ahead of Sunday ’ s game .
“ Hopefully for the fans we can win it .
The result the last day is past and we focus on the final .
It is a different competition with a historic team .
I think it will be a fantastic game .
“ The night after Madrid we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we were thinking about Aston Villa , and soon we will be thinking about Sheffield Wednesday .
You can lose games or competitions but that is the only way you can be there every year “ Of course it is better .
It ’ s much better to go to play a final after a good result in Madrid but we can not live a final thinking how good we were .
“ Madrid is not done first of all , always I have thought that it is incredibly difficult to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenging to beat them twice .
“ Big clubs can lose one game but two ?
It does not come often .
But it helps us so football is about emotion and it is better to play a final with the character .
”

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Pep Guardiola believes the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa will be “a fantastic game”.
Manchester City and Villa will compete for the first domestic trophy of the 2019/20 season on Sunday as the pair go head to head at Wembley.
The reigning Premier League champions have had the better of the two sides so far this season, winning 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium and 6-1 at Villa Park.
They also come into the game on the back of an excellent Champions League victory over Real Madrid.
City came from behind on the night to take a 2-1 win back to the Etihad, thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne.
“It is so difficult to reach a final so being there again it is a great achievement,” Guardiola said ahead of Sunday’s game.
“Hopefully for the fans we can win it. The result the last day is past and we focus on the final. It is a different competition with a historic team. I think it will be a fantastic game.
“The night after Madrid we were calm and then Madrid was gone and we were thinking about Aston Villa, and soon we will be thinking about Sheffield Wednesday. You can lose games or competitions but that is the only way you can be there every year
“Of course it is better. It’s much better to go to play a final after a good result in Madrid but we cannot live a final thinking how good we were.
“Madrid is not done first of all, always I have thought that it is incredibly difficult to win at big clubs but it is more challenging to beat them twice.
“Big clubs can lose one game but two? It does not come often. But it helps us so football is about emotion and it is better to play a final with the character.”


birminghammail--2020-02-28--Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst school to reopen as tests in coronavirus scare prove negative

A Birmingham school is to reopen after tests for Coronavirus proved negative .
Tudor Grange Academy in Kingshurst was forced to close on Wednesday after some pupils returned from a half-term ski trip to Italy .
The measures were taken when six pupils and a teacher began suffering 'flu-like symptoms ' .
A deep clean of the buildings was undertaken and the academy revealed that all the tests for the potentially fatal virus have returned negative results .
The school , on Cooks Lane , will welcome all pupils back on Monday ( March 2 ) .
A letter from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read : “ Thank you for your overwhelming support and encouragement over the last few difficult days .
“ As discussed with many of you , the welfare of the pupils and staff must come first .
“ We took the steps needed to ensure that everyone was as safe as possible after we received information early on Wednesday morning that members of the party who had attended a ski-trip in Northern Italy had become unwell and were being tested for the coronavirus .
“ Specialist cleaners have deep cleaned the school and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the families affected .
“ I am pleased to say that all families have been following the advice from Public Health England and the NHS and we can report that we have no positive tests for COVID – 19 .
“ I am pleased to inform you that the school will therefore reopen on Monday 2nd March to all students.
” Health Secretary Matt Hancock had advised Brits returning from northern Italy to self-isolate for a period of two weeks if they show flu-like symptoms .
Italy has become a hot-spot for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far .
The texts sent home to Tudor Grange parents on Wednesday morning read : “ Following the return of a school trip to Italy , we have followed advice and will be closing the academy today with immediate effect , for a deep clean .
“ We will continue to follow advice and keep you updated via our website .
Students have been sent straight home , so please expect them to arrive shortly .
“ At the moment , this closure will only be for today .
Again , a reminder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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A Birmingham school is to reopen after tests for Coronavirus proved negative.
Tudor Grange Academy in Kingshurst was forced to close on Wednesday after some pupils returned from a half-term ski trip to Italy. The measures were taken when six pupils and a teacher began suffering 'flu-like symptoms'.
A deep clean of the buildings was undertaken and the academy revealed that all the tests for the potentially fatal virus have returned negative results.
The school, on Cooks Lane, will welcome all pupils back on Monday (March 2).
A letter from Darren Turner, Executive Principa l, read: “Thank you for your overwhelming support and encouragement over the last few difficult days.
“As discussed with many of you, the welfare of the pupils and staff must come first.
“We took the steps needed to ensure that everyone was as safe as possible after we received information early on Wednesday morning that members of the party who had attended a ski-trip in Northern Italy had become unwell and were being tested for the coronavirus.
“Specialist cleaners have deep cleaned the school and we have remained in constant communication with the families affected.
“I am pleased to say that all families have been following the advice from Public Health England and the NHS and we can report that we have no positive tests for COVID – 19.
“I am pleased to inform you that the school will therefore reopen on Monday 2nd March to all students.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock had advised Brits returning from northern Italy to self-isolate for a period of two weeks if they show flu-like symptoms.
Italy has become a hot-spot for the virus, with a dozen dead so far.
The texts sent home to Tudor Grange parents on Wednesday morning read: “Following the return of a school trip to Italy, we have followed advice and will be closing the academy today with immediate effect, for a deep clean.
“We will continue to follow advice and keep you updated via our website. Students have been sent straight home, so please expect them to arrive shortly.
“At the moment, this closure will only be for today. Again, a reminder to check the website for updates.”


birminghammail--2020-02-28--Twisted crossbow killer Terence Whall 'deprived' Gerald Corrigan's family of reason for motive

A crossbow killer deprived his victim ’ s family of any explanation for the “ horrific death ” , a judge has said as she jailed him for at least 31 years .
Terence Whall , 39 , was sentenced to life imprisonment at Mold Crown Court on Friday for the murder of retired lecturer Gerald Corrigan , 74 , who was shot as he adjusted a satellite dish outside his home in Anglesey , North Wales , in the early hours of Good Friday , April 19 , last year .
Sentencing Whall , judge Mrs Justice Jefford said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s family of any explanation for what was a horrific death in which Mr Corrigan was completely blameless .
“ For your own reasons , you clearly had a plan to kill.
” A parallel fraud investigation by North Wales Police remains ongoing after claims that Mr Corrigan and his partner , Marie Bailey , handed over £250,000 to convicted fraudster Richard Wyn Lewis .
Mrs Justice Jefford said it was “ speculation ” to submit the murder was carried out to “ obstruct the progress of fraud allegations ” made by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in debt , had been paid to kill .
Anna Pope , prosecuting , said there was evidence Mr Corrigan was about to report the alleged fraud to the police .
Speaking after the sentence , Detective Chief Inspector Brian Kearney said : “ I continue to keep an open mind as to why Gerald was targeted but clearly… someone wanted Gerald Corrigan dead .
“ This is clearly in the wider context that the victim , Gerald , was a source or potential source of grief to local criminality.
” During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Lewis had grown cannabis in an outbuilding of Mr Corrigan ’ s property but had been told to remove the operation when the pensioner learned the scale of it .
Speaking in court from behind a screen , Mr Corrigan ’ s son Neale said through tears : “ How can someone choose to use such a barbaric weapon on an old man ?
“ Did they really want to cause him a slow and painful death ?
Because that is what we witnessed and although God will ease the pain for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to forget that.
” Also speaking from behind a screen , Ms Bailey , who suffers from multiple sclerosis , said : “ It is a terrible inferno inside me every day , thinking of how Gerry was murdered and how he suffered.
” Ms Pope told the court that Whall , originally from east London , had hidden behind a wall outside the pensioner ’ s remote home and tampered with the satellite dish to lure him into the garden where he shot him .
Whall initially claimed he was at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night of the shooting but when the GPS data in his Land Rover Discovery was recovered , he said he was having a sexual encounter with friend Barry Williams in a nearby field .
Whall was given a concurrent sentence of six years for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice for a plot to set fire to his Land Rover , which was discovered burned out in a disused quarry on June 3 .
Gavin Jones , 36 , was jailed for five years for conspiracy to pervert the course of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Darren Jones , 41 , was sentenced to two years and 10 months for arson , and Martin Roberts , who turned 35 on the day of sentencing , was jailed for two years and four months for arson .
The two men had pleaded guilty on the fifth day of the trial to setting fire to the car , but the court heard that they believed it was part of an insurance scam .

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A crossbow killer deprived his victim’s family of any explanation for the “horrific death”, a judge has said as she jailed him for at least 31 years.
Terence Whall, 39, was sentenced to life imprisonment at Mold Crown Court on Friday for the murder of retired lecturer Gerald Corrigan, 74, who was shot as he adjusted a satellite dish outside his home in Anglesey, North Wales, in the early hours of Good Friday, April 19, last year.
Sentencing Whall, judge Mrs Justice Jefford said: “You have deprived Mr Corrigan’s family of any explanation for what was a horrific death in which Mr Corrigan was completely blameless.
“For your own reasons, you clearly had a plan to kill.”
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A parallel fraud investigation by North Wales Police remains ongoing after claims that Mr Corrigan and his partner, Marie Bailey, handed over £250,000 to convicted fraudster Richard Wyn Lewis.
Mrs Justice Jefford said it was “speculation” to submit the murder was carried out to “obstruct the progress of fraud allegations” made by Mr Corrigan or that Whall, who was in debt, had been paid to kill.
Anna Pope, prosecuting, said there was evidence Mr Corrigan was about to report the alleged fraud to the police.
Speaking after the sentence, Detective Chief Inspector Brian Kearney said: “I continue to keep an open mind as to why Gerald was targeted but clearly… someone wanted Gerald Corrigan dead.
“This is clearly in the wider context that the victim, Gerald, was a source or potential source of grief to local criminality.”
During the trial, the court also heard Mr Lewis had grown cannabis in an outbuilding of Mr Corrigan’s property but had been told to remove the operation when the pensioner learned the scale of it.
Speaking in court from behind a screen, Mr Corrigan’s son Neale said through tears: “How can someone choose to use such a barbaric weapon on an old man?
“Did they really want to cause him a slow and painful death? Because that is what we witnessed and although God will ease the pain for us, we will never ever be able to forget that.”
Also speaking from behind a screen, Ms Bailey, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, said: “It is a terrible inferno inside me every day, thinking of how Gerry was murdered and how he suffered.”
Ms Pope told the court that Whall, originally from east London, had hidden behind a wall outside the pensioner’s remote home and tampered with the satellite dish to lure him into the garden where he shot him.
Whall initially claimed he was at home in Bryngwran, Anglesey, on the night of the shooting but when the GPS data in his Land Rover Discovery was recovered, he said he was having a sexual encounter with friend Barry Williams in a nearby field.
Mr Williams denied the claims.
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Whall was given a concurrent sentence of six years for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice for a plot to set fire to his Land Rover, which was discovered burned out in a disused quarry on June 3.
Gavin Jones, 36, was jailed for five years for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Jones’s brother, Darren Jones, 41, was sentenced to two years and 10 months for arson, and Martin Roberts, who turned 35 on the day of sentencing, was jailed for two years and four months for arson.
The two men had pleaded guilty on the fifth day of the trial to setting fire to the car, but the court heard that they believed it was part of an insurance scam.


birminghammail--2020-02-28--The Aston Villa player ideally suited to inflict Carabao Cup misery on Man City

Aston Villa will compete with Manchester City this weekend to determine which team will lift the first domestic trophy of the campaign .
The Carabao Cup will take place at Wembley , with Pep Guardiola 's side being widely considered as heavy favourites .
However , despite the strength of the Etihad club , Dean Smith can seek inspiration from one player in particular .
Jack Grealish is the man in question .
The club captain holds the qualities that Guardiola 's team typically struggle to handle based on the defensive problems that have been evidenced this season .
Under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dominate possession , while taking plenty of shots from good locations and restricting the opposition to few opportunities .
That in a nutshell , is essentially the crux of why City are so difficult to compete with .
Guardiola ’ s side shoot roughly 18.4 times per match in the Premier League based on this season , and face only 6.8 on the defensive side .
That mostly derives from how City defend .
The team are proactive without the ball and press as a unit high up the field , which forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions .
The Manchester club usually regain possession easily as a consequence before recirculating and restarting another attack , as most players are n't comfortable with being pressed .
However , Grealish is different to the usual player .
The English midfielder is composed , relaxed , bold and brave on the ball , and he 's a difficult player to disrupt and dispossess .
Rather than overreacting when he 's closed down , Grealish instead finds solutions .
He 's inclined to dribble out of tight spaces or find teammates that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with an example pictured below .
The Villa man assumed possession against Burnley and had limited space to use , with three opposing players nearby .
Grealish managed to beat the man ahead of him , though , before darting towards the final third and playing a through pass to his teammate , as shown below .
Some 162 outfielders have amassed over 1,500 minutes in the Premier League this season , with Grealish seventh for dribbles attempted per 90 .
He 's ahead of the likes of Bernardo Silva , Kevin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kovacic which captures his tendency to engage with opponents .
Grealish 's success rate is also better than most at around 57.5 % , and he also shows up well in regard to progressive runs per 90 .
A progressive run is loosely defined as a carry that moves the ball considerably forward without taking on a player .
The stat offers an insight into players that tend to drive their team dynamically towards the final third .
Again , based on the group of 162 outfielders , Grealish is second behind only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is beaten , a clear-cut opportunity tends to follow considering the vast space behind the team 's defence .
If Grealish is able to have an influence on proceedings by remaining calm whenever he 's pressed and spotting any opportunities that arise , then it 's likely that he 'll cause City problems .
He 's the most capable player that Smith possesses in regard to escaping tricky scenarios and interpreting situations differently to the typical player .
Grealish is unpredictable on the ball and he constantly embraces risks rather than opting for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a difficult opponent to compete with but in Grealish , Villa have a player that suited to coping with the demands that Guardiola 's team present .
Will the Villa skipper be able to deliver cup final glory ?

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Aston Villa will compete with Manchester City this weekend to determine which team will lift the first domestic trophy of the campaign.
The Carabao Cup will take place at Wembley, with Pep Guardiola's side being widely considered as heavy favourites.
However, despite the strength of the Etihad club, Dean Smith can seek inspiration from one player in particular.
Jack Grealish is the man in question. The club captain holds the qualities that Guardiola's team typically struggle to handle based on the defensive problems that have been evidenced this season.
Under the Spaniard's leadership, City consistently dominate possession, while taking plenty of shots from good locations and restricting the opposition to few opportunities. That in a nutshell, is essentially the crux of why City are so difficult to compete with.
Guardiola’s side shoot roughly 18.4 times per match in the Premier League based on this season, and face only 6.8 on the defensive side.
That mostly derives from how City defend. The team are proactive without the ball and press as a unit high up the field, which forces opposing players into panicking and making ill-advised decisions.
The Manchester club usually regain possession easily as a consequence before recirculating and restarting another attack, as most players aren't comfortable with being pressed.
However, Grealish is different to the usual player. The English midfielder is composed, relaxed, bold and brave on the ball, and he's a difficult player to disrupt and dispossess.
Rather than overreacting when he's closed down, Grealish instead finds solutions. He's inclined to dribble out of tight spaces or find teammates that are free, which is dangerous for City, with an example pictured below.
The Villa man assumed possession against Burnley and had limited space to use, with three opposing players nearby.
Grealish managed to beat the man ahead of him, though, before darting towards the final third and playing a through pass to his teammate, as shown below.
Some 162 outfielders have amassed over 1,500 minutes in the Premier League this season, with Grealish seventh for dribbles attempted per 90. He's ahead of the likes of Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, James Maddison and Mateo Kovacic which captures his tendency to engage with opponents.
Grealish's success rate is also better than most at around 57.5%, and he also shows up well in regard to progressive runs per 90.
A progressive run is loosely defined as a carry that moves the ball considerably forward without taking on a player. The stat offers an insight into players that tend to drive their team dynamically towards the final third.
Again, based on the group of 162 outfielders, Grealish is second behind only Adama Traore.
Whenever City's press is beaten, a clear-cut opportunity tends to follow considering the vast space behind the team's defence. If Grealish is able to have an influence on proceedings by remaining calm whenever he's pressed and spotting any opportunities that arise, then it's likely that he'll cause City problems.
He's the most capable player that Smith possesses in regard to escaping tricky scenarios and interpreting situations differently to the typical player. Grealish is unpredictable on the ball and he constantly embraces risks rather than opting for the safe option.
Ultimately, City are a difficult opponent to compete with but in Grealish, Villa have a player that suited to coping with the demands that Guardiola's team present.
Will the Villa skipper be able to deliver cup final glory?


birminghammail--2020-02-28--Explained: The 'individual meetings' that sparked West Brom's form at the back

West Brom ’ s surge in form in a defensive sense hasn ’ t been a fluke .
Albion have kept four clean sheets and conceded only six shots on targets in the month of February , a month which has coincided with them firing on all cylinders at the other end of the pitch , too .
Slaven Bilic expressed his frustrations on more than one occasion in January as the Baggies shipped sloppy goals from open play and at set-pieces .
It cost them two points at Charlton , while they a catalogue of errors denied them any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • The player ratings as the Baggies sweep aside North End - READ For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Things came to a head in Cardiff , when Albion succumbed to a 2-1 defeat where even Lee Tomlin ’ s winning free kick was born out of an error , a lack of communication .
Since , they ’ ve conceded three goals - one an own goal against Nottingham Forest and another being the penalty at Reading .
Even the third of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he scarcely could have hit any better , and since then promotion hopefuls Bristol City and Preston have been swept aside with minimal fuss .
Bilic explained that , as well as the re-introduction of Ahmed Hegazi into the back-line , the coaching staff had chats with the players about how they might go about improving things .
Then there ’ s the fact that the defending starts from the front in this side - the switch in formation is permitting Jake Livermore and co to pressurise opponents in their own half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnstone ’ s goal .
It ’ s a recipe that has rejuvenated Albion after a torrid run of results that threatened to undo all of their early season work .
“ We worked before on that , ” Bilic said .
“ We had individual meetings with them .
Not only set-pieces but everything , the way we defend , ” Bilic explained .
“ We changed a bit , we changed a bit of personnel also and it ’ s working .
“ It ’ s not the back four , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The whole team is attacking more and that reduces the number of their attacks .
“ We are working , of course , but that was a priority from the start of the season , you have to have that solid base .
“ Sometimes we had a few injuries - with the full-backs , with Kieran Gibbs , with Nathan , with Conor , and again there is competition there , fierce competition .
“ Players who have done really well at some stage of the season , amazing , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come again .
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West Brom’s surge in form in a defensive sense hasn’t been a fluke.
Albion have kept four clean sheets and conceded only six shots on targets in the month of February, a month which has coincided with them firing on all cylinders at the other end of the pitch, too.
Slaven Bilic expressed his frustrations on more than one occasion in January as the Baggies shipped sloppy goals from open play and at set-pieces.
It cost them two points at Charlton, while they a catalogue of errors denied them any form of a result against resolute Stoke City.
Things came to a head in Cardiff, when Albion succumbed to a 2-1 defeat where even Lee Tomlin’s winning free kick was born out of an error, a lack of communication.
Since, they’ve conceded three goals - one an own goal against Nottingham Forest and another being the penalty at Reading.
Even the third of those goals was a screamer from Matty Cash that he scarcely could have hit any better, and since then promotion hopefuls Bristol City and Preston have been swept aside with minimal fuss.
Bilic explained that, as well as the re-introduction of Ahmed Hegazi into the back-line, the coaching staff had chats with the players about how they might go about improving things.
Then there’s the fact that the defending starts from the front in this side - the switch in formation is permitting Jake Livermore and co to pressurise opponents in their own half and keep them well away from Sam Johnstone’s goal.
It’s a recipe that has rejuvenated Albion after a torrid run of results that threatened to undo all of their early season work.
“We worked before on that,” Bilic said. “We had individual meetings with them. Not only set-pieces but everything, the way we defend,” Bilic explained. “We changed a bit, we changed a bit of personnel also and it’s working.
“It’s not the back four, it’s the whole team. The whole team is attacking more and that reduces the number of their attacks.
“We are working, of course, but that was a priority from the start of the season, you have to have that solid base.
“Sometimes we had a few injuries - with the full-backs, with Kieran Gibbs, with Nathan, with Conor, and again there is competition there, fierce competition.
“Players who have done really well at some stage of the season, amazing, they are now having to wait for their chance to come again.”


birminghammail--2020-02-28--'Novel' book hunt by Erdington headteacher secures hundreds of classics for revamped school library

Bookworms at a Birmingham primary school are in for a treat as its new library is one chapter nearer to opening , thanks to a ‘ novel ’ idea from one dedicated school leader .
In a tale that could rival a David Walliams story , headteacher turned literature detective , Stuart Day , spent half-term scouring charity shops for high quality children ’ s books to line the shelves of Brookvale Primary School ’ s new library , which is undergoing refurbishment .
His big book hunt led him across the region to Mere Green , Moseley , Lichfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where Mr Day collected a treasure trove of 200 classic fiction titles - from Matilda to Harry Potter , David Walliams to Enid Blyton – for just £180 !
Additional purchases and donations from staff across other schools in the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership ( ATLP ) family have expanded the collection beyond 300 .
Mr Day , who was an assistant headteacher at Hill West Primary School , when it relaunched its library in 2016 , wants to add even more books to Brookvale ’ s shelves as part of the refurbishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include new flooring , blinds , furniture and a library system so that pupils can check books in and out .
As part of the ambitious plans to revolutionise reading at Brookvale , the school hopes to open its library doors to the Erdington community two nights a week .
In addition , the facility will house a costume bank so that young readers can enter a magical space and bring their books to life by dressing up as their favourite characters – like a scene from Mr Benn !
Mr Day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Our school is so excited about our new look library .
The first mission is to fill it with great reads that fire young imaginations .
Reading brings learning to life and we wanted to buy some really good quality books from the mid ‘ 90s to 2000s .
“ By visiting charity shops we were able to keep to budget , help charity and benefit others , and be environmentally conscious – by recycling pre-loved books we can ensure that a whole new generation can discover and treasure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a real community drive in Erdington to treasure our libraries .
We want to provide another resource for people , where parents and carers can come and read with children and foster a lifelong love of reading.
” Two children from years 3 , 4 and 5 have been appointed pupil librarians .
They will learn how to catalogue books and tidy the library , while staff will recommend a ‘ monthly read ’ .
Year 3 ’ s Deeyana , aged 8 , is excited to be among one the young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dahl ’ s George ’ s Marvellous Medicine and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory .
She said : “ I love reading and I can ’ t wait to see the new library open – it ’ s going to be great !
” Lynwen Truesdale , head of retail at St Giles Hospice , who helped with Mr Day ’ s search said : `` We are delighted that our bookshops have been able to help Brookvale Primary School with so many books for their new library .
`` It 's so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reading into our children and by purchasing them from St Giles bookshops Brookvale are supporting a local charity and ensuring that quality books are reused and put to great use .
`` We enjoy working in partnership with local schools and teachers , and our bookshop staff often know which books schools are looking out for and can contact them when they come in . ''
The school hopes to launch the library in the coming weeks and welcomes any additional support from authors , bookshops , artists , along with donations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Please email : office @ brkvale.bham.sch.uk or telephone 0121 3569973 .

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Bookworms at a Birmingham primary school are in for a treat as its new library is one chapter nearer to opening, thanks to a ‘novel’ idea from one dedicated school leader.
In a tale that could rival a David Walliams story, headteacher turned literature detective, Stuart Day, spent half-term scouring charity shops for high quality children’s books to line the shelves of Brookvale Primary School’s new library, which is undergoing refurbishment.
His big book hunt led him across the region to Mere Green, Moseley, Lichfield and Shirley, and even London, where Mr Day collected a treasure trove of 200 classic fiction titles - from Matilda to Harry Potter, David Walliams to Enid Blyton – for just £180!
Additional purchases and donations from staff across other schools in the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) family have expanded the collection beyond 300.
Mr Day, who was an assistant headteacher at Hill West Primary School, when it relaunched its library in 2016, wants to add even more books to Brookvale’s shelves as part of the refurbishment. The revamped and larger library will include new flooring, blinds, furniture and a library system so that pupils can check books in and out.
As part of the ambitious plans to revolutionise reading at Brookvale, the school hopes to open its library doors to the Erdington community two nights a week. In addition, the facility will house a costume bank so that young readers can enter a magical space and bring their books to life by dressing up as their favourite characters – like a scene from Mr Benn!
Mr Day, whose favourite read is The Little Prince, said: “Our school is so excited about our new look library. The first mission is to fill it with great reads that fire young imaginations. Reading brings learning to life and we wanted to buy some really good quality books from the mid ‘90s to 2000s.
“By visiting charity shops we were able to keep to budget, help charity and benefit others, and be environmentally conscious – by recycling pre-loved books we can ensure that a whole new generation can discover and treasure these classic tales.
“There’s a real community drive in Erdington to treasure our libraries. We want to provide another resource for people, where parents and carers can come and read with children and foster a lifelong love of reading.”
Two children from years 3, 4 and 5 have been appointed pupil librarians. They will learn how to catalogue books and tidy the library, while staff will recommend a ‘monthly read’.
Year 3’s Deeyana, aged 8, is excited to be among one the young librarians. Her favourite books include Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
She said: “I love reading and I can’t wait to see the new library open – it’s going to be great!”
Lynwen Truesdale, head of retail at St Giles Hospice, who helped with Mr Day’s search said: "We are delighted that our bookshops have been able to help Brookvale Primary School with so many books for their new library.
"It's so important to instil a love of books and reading into our children and by purchasing them from St Giles bookshops Brookvale are supporting a local charity and ensuring that quality books are reused and put to great use.
"We enjoy working in partnership with local schools and teachers, and our bookshop staff often know which books schools are looking out for and can contact them when they come in."
The school hopes to launch the library in the coming weeks and welcomes any additional support from authors, bookshops, artists, along with donations of children’s books or costumes. Please email: office@brkvale.bham.sch.uk or telephone 0121 3569973.


birminghammail--2020-02-28--Walsall man set up gun factory in his garden shed turning blank firing pistols into lethal weapons

A man from Walsall has been jailed after police busted his illegal weapon operation .
Robert Bartell had imported blank-firing pistols from abroad and converted some into lethal guns in his garden shed .
The stash of guns - including self-loading pistols - were manufactured in Turkey and Italy , from a Spanish website .
Bartell then test-fired them in his back garden .
Officers stormed his home in Cambridge Street , Walsall , on November 28 after police intelligence suggested he was importing blank-firers .
They found six handguns , including some which he ’ d converted to fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a table drill and disc cutter , plus 23 adapted 9mm blank rounds retro-fitted with ball bearings or lead shots .
The force said they can be sold legally on the Continent but are illegal to sell and possess in the UK . '
I ’ m in a world of trouble over this' Officers also found lengths of steel tubing , a 5kg bag of lead shot and damaged books which the 54-year-old had used as targets to test-fire the weapons .
Bartell wasn ’ t in at the time but hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he told counter staff : “ I ’ m in a world of trouble over this ; I know I ’ ll be going to prison .
I have to own up to what I have done.
” In interview Bartell told detectives he converted the pistols as a personal technical challenge and had no intention to sell viable firearms to criminals .
However , he went on to admit four counts of possessing prohibited weapons , two counts of possessing prohibited ammunition , and possessing a sawn-off shotgun which was also found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , February 28 he was jailed for a total of two-and-a-half years .
Investigating officer , Detective Constable Dave Franks , said : “ Bartell claimed he had no sinister motivation and there is no evidence to suggest he sold a converted weapon .
But that ’ s no excuse .
“ The converted guns were examined by police ballistics experts who confirmed they were viable and , had they fallen into criminal hands , had the capability to kill .
“ This case should send out a strong message to anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a quick way to make money…it can lead to prison . ''

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A man from Walsall has been jailed after police busted his illegal weapon operation.
Robert Bartell had imported blank-firing pistols from abroad and converted some into lethal guns in his garden shed.
The stash of guns - including self-loading pistols - were manufactured in Turkey and Italy, from a Spanish website.
Bartell then test-fired them in his back garden.
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Officers stormed his home in Cambridge Street, Walsall, on November 28 after police intelligence suggested he was importing blank-firers.
They found six handguns, including some which he’d converted to fire live rounds in his shed workshop using a table drill and disc cutter, plus 23 adapted 9mm blank rounds retro-fitted with ball bearings or lead shots.
The force said they can be sold legally on the Continent but are illegal to sell and possess in the UK.
'I’m in a world of trouble over this'
Officers also found lengths of steel tubing, a 5kg bag of lead shot and damaged books which the 54-year-old had used as targets to test-fire the weapons.
Bartell wasn’t in at the time but hours later surrendered to a police station where he told counter staff: “I’m in a world of trouble over this; I know I’ll be going to prison. I have to own up to what I have done.”
In interview Bartell told detectives he converted the pistols as a personal technical challenge and had no intention to sell viable firearms to criminals.
However, he went on to admit four counts of possessing prohibited weapons, two counts of possessing prohibited ammunition, and possessing a sawn-off shotgun which was also found.
And at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday, February 28 he was jailed for a total of two-and-a-half years.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Dave Franks, said: “Bartell claimed he had no sinister motivation and there is no evidence to suggest he sold a converted weapon. But that’s no excuse.
“The converted guns were examined by police ballistics experts who confirmed they were viable and, had they fallen into criminal hands, had the capability to kill.
“This case should send out a strong message to anyone who believes buying blank-firing pistols is OK or a quick way to make money…it can lead to prison."


birminghammail--2020-02-28--Live updates - Long delays on M6 after crash near Aston Expressway

There are delays on the M6 tonight after a crash between the Aston Expressway and Great Barr .
Tailbacks are currently five miles long due to an accident and broken down vehicle on M6 Northbound between J6 A38 Tyburn Road ( Spaghetti Junction ) and J7 A34 Birmingham Road ( Great Barr ) .
Frustrated commuters have also been stuck in the city centre after St Chad 's Queensway tunnel closed following a crash .
The incident happened just after 4.30pm but it was later reopened .
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There are delays on the M6 tonight after a crash between the Aston Expressway and Great Barr.
Tailbacks are currently five miles long due to an accident and broken down vehicle on M6 Northbound between J6 A38 Tyburn Road (Spaghetti Junction) and J7 A34 Birmingham Road (Great Barr).
Frustrated commuters have also been stuck in the city centre after St Chad's Queensway tunnel closed following a crash.
The incident happened just after 4.30pm but it was later reopened.
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birminghammail--2020-03-01--Revels urgently recalled by Mars because they could contain metal shards

Are you a fan of Revels ?
Well , you may want to check the fridge - or cupboard - or wherever you keep your favourite chocolate treats .
You see , Revels manufacturer Mars Wrigley UK is urgently recalling pouches of the favourite .
The treats are being withdrawn from shelves amid serious health risk fears .
The company has confirmed bags of Revels are being recalled , issuing a statement via the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) .
Some Revels pouches may contain small pieces of metal due to a mechanical breakdown , a statement says .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to be affected .
The affected items are Revels bags weigh in in at 101g .
They carry best before dates of 31.01.2021 and batch codes 006C2SLO00 and 006D1SLO00 .
If you have one of the products listed above , Mars is advising you please keep the product and contact their Consumer Care team .
Refunds can then be arranged .
For more information or to return , freephone call 0800 952 0084 , email : www.mars.co.uk/contactus or write to FREEPOST MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LTD. Revels were first introduced into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Revels had orange creme , coconut , toffee , or peanut centres , along with Galaxy Counters ( Minstrels minus exterior shell ) and Maltesers .
However , the coconut centres were later replaced with coffee creme , and the peanuts with raisins .

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Are you a fan of Revels? Well, you may want to check the fridge - or cupboard - or wherever you keep your favourite chocolate treats.
You see, Revels manufacturer Mars Wrigley UK is urgently recalling pouches of the favourite.
The treats are being withdrawn from shelves amid serious health risk fears.
The company has confirmed bags of Revels are being recalled, issuing a statement via the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Some Revels pouches may contain small pieces of metal due to a mechanical breakdown, a statement says.
The company confirmed no other products are said to be affected.
The affected items are Revels bags weigh in in at 101g.
They carry best before dates of 31.01.2021 and batch codes 006C2SLO00 and 006D1SLO00.
If you have one of the products listed above, Mars is advising you please keep the product and contact their Consumer Care team.
Refunds can then be arranged. For more information or to return, freephone call 0800 952 0084, email: www.mars.co.uk/contactus or write to FREEPOST MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LTD.
Revels were first introduced into the United Kingdom in 1967.
Originally, Revels had orange creme, coconut, toffee, or peanut centres, along with Galaxy Counters (Minstrels minus exterior shell) and Maltesers.
However, the coconut centres were later replaced with coffee creme, and the peanuts with raisins.


birminghammail--2020-03-01--'Owned Wembley' - We rate the atmosphere as Aston Villa fans out-sing Manchester City in the Carabao

'Owned Wembley' - We rate the atmosphere as Aston Villa fans out-sing Manchester City in the Carabao Cup Final

There was an eerie sense of silence leading up to the Carabao Cup final .
You could feel the nerves in every Aston Villa fan on Wembley Way .
The claret and blue faithful seemingly battered down by their recent Premier League struggles and toils .
The Villa fans who stopped to chat to us were optimistic , but it was an optimism clouded in reality .
They knew they were the underdogs and it went some way to explaining the edgy atmosphere around the iconic stadium .
Inside the ground with kick-off looming , the Villa fans threw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasion dawned .
The claret and blue half of Wembley erupted to the strains of Holte Enders In The Sky and Allez , Allez , Allez .
A giant mural unfurled in the corner of the Villa half had the crowd in raptures as excitement started to build .
They may have been the underdogs , but try telling the Villa thousands that .
The hushed silence that met the Manchester City opener , to the supporter 's credit , did n't last long .
The fans were soon rallying the team and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lift the side in the minutes after the goal .
They were dampened temporarily by the second Man City goal , a striker that threatened to see Villa at the end of a heavy defeat .
Those fears were allayed with a fine strike by Ally Samatta to send Villa into the half-time break at 2-1 down .
The second-half saw Villa truly own Wembley , Man City 's support was mouse-like in comparison to Villa 's fanbase .
If the game could have been won by voice alone , Villa would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball was kicked and beyond , the claret and blue masses were unbreakable in their support for their side .
Villa fans dared to dream , sang with pride and as the game came to a close , all you could hear was the strains of 'Villa til I die ' .
You could be forgiven for thinking Villa had won the game .

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There was an eerie sense of silence leading up to the Carabao Cup final.
You could feel the nerves in every Aston Villa fan on Wembley Way.
The claret and blue faithful seemingly battered down by their recent Premier League struggles and toils.
The Villa fans who stopped to chat to us were optimistic, but it was an optimism clouded in reality.
They knew they were the underdogs and it went some way to explaining the edgy atmosphere around the iconic stadium.
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Inside the ground with kick-off looming, the Villa fans threw the shackles off as the enormity of the occasion dawned.
The claret and blue half of Wembley erupted to the strains of Holte Enders In The Sky and Allez, Allez, Allez.
A giant mural unfurled in the corner of the Villa half had the crowd in raptures as excitement started to build.
They may have been the underdogs, but try telling the Villa thousands that.
The hushed silence that met the Manchester City opener, to the supporter's credit, didn't last long.
In fact, Villa fans were pretty vocal about Man City's lack of noise.
One fan close to the press box screamed: "You are winning! Why won't you sing?"
The fans were soon rallying the team and the relentless backing of the team seemed to lift the side in the minutes after the goal.
They were dampened temporarily by the second Man City goal, a striker that threatened to see Villa at the end of a heavy defeat.
Those fears were allayed with a fine strike by Ally Samatta to send Villa into the half-time break at 2-1 down.
The second-half saw Villa truly own Wembley, Man City's support was mouse-like in comparison to Villa's fanbase.
If the game could have been won by voice alone, Villa would have cruised it.
Until the last ball was kicked and beyond, the claret and blue masses were unbreakable in their support for their side.
Villa fans dared to dream, sang with pride and as the game came to a close, all you could hear was the strains of 'Villa til I die'.
You could be forgiven for thinking Villa had won the game.
Maybe next year?


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Gary Neville blasts John Stones after Man City defender's error vs Aston Villa

Gary Neville took aim at John Stones after his mistake gifted Aston Villa a lifeline in the Carabao Cup final today .
Stones slipped over to allow Anwar El Ghazi the chance to cross in a pinpoint ball for Mbwana Ally Samatta to score .
The Tanzanian international pulled a goal back for Villa , with Pep Guardiola 's side already 2-0 ahead thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri .
Stones , whose future has been the subject of intense scrutiny , was handed a chance to shine in today 's clash but made a hash of marking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the freedom of Wembley to plant a centre on Samatta 's head .
And Manchester United legend Neville , now a pundit with Sky Sports , have his assessment of how Stones defended the build-up to the goal .
`` John Stones makes a right mess of this , '' Neville said on Sky .
`` I ’ ve said he ’ s at a crossroads in his career where he ’ s got to stop making mistakes but he ’ s made a big one and it ’ s let Aston Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pep Guardiola has sat back down , stormed to his bench .
`` The quality is magnificent on the cross and Samatta has had one chance with his head but he doesn ’ t miss the second .
`` He can ’ t believe that his team have let Aston Villa back in this game . ''

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Gary Neville took aim at John Stones after his mistake gifted Aston Villa a lifeline in the Carabao Cup final today.
Stones slipped over to allow Anwar El Ghazi the chance to cross in a pinpoint ball for Mbwana Ally Samatta to score.
The Tanzanian international pulled a goal back for Villa , with Pep Guardiola's side already 2-0 ahead thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri.
Stones, whose future has been the subject of intense scrutiny, was handed a chance to shine in today's clash but made a hash of marking El Ghazi and allowed the Netherlands international the freedom of Wembley to plant a centre on Samatta's head.
And Manchester United legend Neville, now a pundit with Sky Sports, have his assessment of how Stones defended the build-up to the goal.
"John Stones makes a right mess of this," Neville said on Sky.
"I’ve said he’s at a crossroads in his career where he’s got to stop making mistakes but he’s made a big one and it’s let Aston Villa back in this cup final.
"Pep Guardiola has sat back down, stormed to his bench.
"The quality is magnificent on the cross and Samatta has had one chance with his head but he doesn’t miss the second.
"Pep Guardiola puffs his cheeks.
"He can’t believe that his team have let Aston Villa back in this game."


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Carabao Cup final press conference live: Aston Villa & Man City verdicts

Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of Dean Smith and Pep Guardiola 's post-match press conferences at Wembley .
Goals @ @ @ @ @ put City in control after half an hour , but a slip from John Stones @ @ @ @ @ find Mbwana Ally Samatta with a pinpoint centre and the Tanzanian scored to set up @ @ @ @ @ Villa gave their all after the break , but were unable to create to equalise @ @ @ @ @ their attention to trying to stay in the Premier League .
After the final , @ @ @ @ @ verdicts on the match , which at one stage looked like it could be a @ @ @ @ @ , until Samatta gave them something to cling to .
Villa so nearly levelled when @ @ @ @ @ from a corner tipped onto the post by Claudio Bravo after 86 minutes , but @ @ @ @ @ .
Stick with us for all the reaction on the blog below ...

Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of Dean Smith and Pep Guardiola's post-match press conferences at Wembley.
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri put City in control after half an hour, but a slip from John Stones allowed Anwar El Ghazi to find Mbwana Ally Samatta with a pinpoint centre and the Tanzanian scored to set up a thrilling second half.
Villa gave their all after the break, but were unable to create to equalise, leaving them to turn their attention to trying to stay in the Premier League.
After the final, both managers will give their verdicts on the match, which at one stage looked like it could be a disaster for Smith's side, until Samatta gave them something to cling to.
Villa so nearly levelled when Bjorn Engels saw his header from a corner tipped onto the post by Claudio Bravo after 86 minutes, but it was not to be.
Stick with us for all the reaction on the blog below...


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Coronation Street bosses speak out over Geoff and Yasmeen storyline after furious backlash

Coronation Street bosses have spoken out over the ongoing backlash to the soap 's controversial coercive control storyline .
Corrie viewers have been left furious over evil Geoff 's controlling ways and abusive antics towards helpless Yasmeen .
On Friday night , during an hour-long programme on ITV1 , the soap aired its most shocking scenes yet .
Viewers watched on in horror as Geoff killed Yasmeen 's pet chicken - before COOKING her for Yasmeen to eat .
Geoff continues to make Yasmeen 's life a misery , but Alya , the Weatherfield resident 's granddaughter , is beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two of them .
However , the writers of Corrie have explained why the nasty plot line is necessary , reports the Mirror .
Senior Storyliner , Amy Coombs said that they wanted to highlight that domestic abuse does n't have to be physical - and psychological abuse can be just as damaging .
Amy explained that perpetrators are good at manipulating their victim and the world outside through gas lighting and a sense of isolation .
She said : `` I think a lot of people understandably have said at times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the people in it existing in these situations , it can so debilitating , so it is important to give it time to breathe . ''
Lindsay Williams , Story Producer , revealed they approached charities likes Women 's Aid and local Manchester charity Independent Choices to get insights into timelines of abuse and behaviours .
On why they chose Yasmeen , she explained : `` We wanted to do it with somebody like Yasmeen .
On the one hand she 's got a lot going for her .
She 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite intelligent .
`` On the other she 's actually quite vulnerable in a way , having had one relationship in her life .
She was married and thought she 'd be with him forever .
She was quite damaged by the end of that .
`` In some ways we thought she was a person who would be targeted by a perpetrator like Geoff . ''
Viewers took to Twitter to praise the soap for highlighting the issue .
One viewer commented : `` It ’ s hard to watch but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If one single person is educated about the damage that coercive control & psychological abuse can have then this has been worth it , '' While another said : `` This is storyline is difficult to watch but if it helps just one person to break free from such a relationship it will be worth it '' '' As a fan , I ’ m just utterly proud of everyone involved in this important storyline , '' said a third .

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Coronation Street bosses have spoken out over the ongoing backlash to the soap's controversial coercive control storyline.
Corrie viewers have been left furious over evil Geoff's controlling ways and abusive antics towards helpless Yasmeen.
On Friday night, during an hour-long programme on ITV1, the soap aired its most shocking scenes yet.
Viewers watched on in horror as Geoff killed Yasmeen's pet chicken - before COOKING her for Yasmeen to eat.
Geoff continues to make Yasmeen's life a misery, but Alya, the Weatherfield resident's granddaughter, is beginning to suspect something isn't right between the two of them.
(Image: ITV)
However, the writers of Corrie have explained why the nasty plot line is necessary, reports the Mirror.
Senior Storyliner, Amy Coombs said that they wanted to highlight that domestic abuse doesn't have to be physical - and psychological abuse can be just as damaging.
Amy explained that perpetrators are good at manipulating their victim and the world outside through gas lighting and a sense of isolation.
(Image: itv)
She said: "I think a lot of people understandably have said at times it can be uncomfortable to watch. I think the people in it existing in these situations, it can so debilitating, so it is important to give it time to breathe."
Lindsay Williams, Story Producer, revealed they approached charities likes Women's Aid and local Manchester charity Independent Choices to get insights into timelines of abuse and behaviours.
(Image: itv)
On why they chose Yasmeen, she explained: "We wanted to do it with somebody like Yasmeen. On the one hand she's got a lot going for her. She's got her own business, she's quite intelligent.
"On the other she's actually quite vulnerable in a way, having had one relationship in her life. She was married and thought she'd be with him forever. She was quite damaged by the end of that.
"In some ways we thought she was a person who would be targeted by a perpetrator like Geoff."
Viewers took to Twitter to praise the soap for highlighting the issue.
One viewer commented: "It’s hard to watch but it’s harder to live with. If one single person is educated about the damage that coercive control & psychological abuse can have then this has been worth it,"
While another said: "This is storyline is difficult to watch but if it helps just one person to break free from such a relationship it will be worth it"
"As a fan, I’m just utterly proud of everyone involved in this important storyline," said a third.


birminghammail--2020-03-01--BBC recruiting Brits to take part in new show in Mexico - here's how to apply

Calling all Brummies who fancy bagging a spot in a TV show - because the BBC has just the ticket for you .
The Beeb is producing a brand new travel show , the broadcasting giant has confirmed .
And the best news ?
They need applicants - including Brummies - to help create the new series .
The BBC is currently recruiting people to take part in a brand-new programme set in North America .
Perhaps most impressively , those who succeed in applying will be able to jet off to Mexico as part of filming .
The Beeb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a new show based in Tulum , Mexico .
A spokesperson said : `` It 's a new BBC Studios TV cooking competition and we are looking for up and coming cooks and chefs who dream of making their mark in the food industry to take part .
`` Filming is in Tulum , Mexico this summer and the winner will get the ultimate prize in food .
`` We want to hear from people who have made food their lives ; from street food vendors , commis chefs , food truck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fashionable gastropubs or just starting in the food-service industry .
`` If they have a passion and flair for cooking , we want to hear from them . ''

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Calling all Brummies who fancy bagging a spot in a TV show - because the BBC has just the ticket for you.
The Beeb is producing a brand new travel show, the broadcasting giant has confirmed.
And the best news? They need applicants - including Brummies - to help create the new series.
The BBC is currently recruiting people to take part in a brand-new programme set in North America.
Perhaps most impressively, those who succeed in applying will be able to jet off to Mexico as part of filming.
The Beeb is looking for Brummies to take part in a new show based in Tulum, Mexico.
A spokesperson said: "It's a new BBC Studios TV cooking competition and we are looking for up and coming cooks and chefs who dream of making their mark in the food industry to take part.
"Filming is in Tulum, Mexico this summer and the winner will get the ultimate prize in food.
"We want to hear from people who have made food their lives; from street food vendors, commis chefs, food truck entrepreneurs to kitchen creatives; whether cooking in fashionable gastropubs or just starting in the food-service industry.
"If they have a passion and flair for cooking, we want to hear from them."


birminghammail--2020-03-01--'647 games' - Gary Lineker offers brilliant Wolves verdict after Spurs win

Gary Lineker heaped praise on the 'indefatigable ' attitude of Wolverhampton Wanderers , after their dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ posted the message on social media following a win that propels Wolves firmly into the @ @ @ @ @ .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side came from behind twice , as a late Raul @ @ @ @ @ all three points in north London .
The result comes only three days after the @ @ @ @ @ League knockout tie at Espanyol - their 45th and 46th games of a gruelling campaign @ @ @ @ @ games than any other top-flight team as Nuno 's men continue to battle it out @ @ @ @ @ the win , Lineker took to social media , saying : `` Some win for @ @ @ @ @ have played 647 games this season but they ’ re indefatigable . ''
With ten @ @ @ @ @ remaining and a possible seven more in Europe , they could rack up an astonishing @ @ @ @ @ enjoy their well deserved summer break .

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Gary Lineker heaped praise on the 'indefatigable' attitude of Wolverhampton Wanderers, after their dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham.
The former Spurs striker posted the message on social media following a win that propels Wolves firmly into the race for a top-four finish.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side came from behind twice, as a late Raul Jimenez strike saw them steal all three points in north London.
The result comes only three days after the second leg of their Europa League knockout tie at Espanyol - their 45th and 46th games of a gruelling campaign.
They have played more games than any other top-flight team as Nuno's men continue to battle it out on two fronts.
Following the win, Lineker took to social media, saying: "Some win for @Wolves. They may have played 647 games this season but they’re indefatigable."
With ten games of the league campaign remaining and a possible seven more in Europe, they could rack up an astonishing 63 games before Wolves can enjoy their well deserved summer break.


birminghammail--2020-03-01--‘It is a concern’ - Brendan Rodgers makes admission ahead of Birmingham City clash

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted he is concerned about Jamie Vardy ’ s recurring calf injury with the striker set to miss the midweek clash against Birmingham City .
Vardy missed the Foxes ’ Premier League defeat to Norwich City on Friday night because of a recurring calf problem – the third time he has been injured this year .
He was absent for two league matches in January and the issue flared up again in training this week , leaving Rodgers worried .
“ It is a concern , we ’ ve spoken around that with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told LeicestershireLive .
“ He ’ s not out for long , it ’ s a low-grade strain on the same calf , so he ’ ll be back in , if it ’ s not for Birmingham [ on Wednesday ] , he ’ ll definitely be fine for the game against Aston Villa [ on Monday , March 9 ] .
“ But it ’ s something that we hope will clear up soon.
” Vardy hasn ’ t found the net in 2020 but remains Leicester ’ s top scorer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to the King Power Stadium for the FA Cup fifth round tie having drawn 2-2 at QPR on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run to 12 games .
Scott Hogan struck twice , the opening goal and the equaliser , to take his tally to six in seven games since joining on loan from Aston Villa .

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted he is concerned about Jamie Vardy’s recurring calf injury with the striker set to miss the midweek clash against Birmingham City.
Vardy missed the Foxes’ Premier League defeat to Norwich City on Friday night because of a recurring calf problem – the third time he has been injured this year.
He was absent for two league matches in January and the issue flared up again in training this week, leaving Rodgers worried.
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“It is a concern, we’ve spoken around that with him and the medical team,” Rodgers told LeicestershireLive.
“He’s not out for long, it’s a low-grade strain on the same calf, so he’ll be back in, if it’s not for Birmingham [on Wednesday], he’ll definitely be fine for the game against Aston Villa [on Monday, March 9].
“But it’s something that we hope will clear up soon.”
Vardy hasn’t found the net in 2020 but remains Leicester’s top scorer this season with 17 goals.
Blues travel to the King Power Stadium for the FA Cup fifth round tie having drawn 2-2 at QPR on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run to 13 games.
Scott Hogan struck twice, the opening goal and the equaliser, to take his tally to six in seven games since joining on loan from Aston Villa.