birminghammail--2020-05-15--Man hands himself into police after dad stops driver to protect kids on crossing

A man has handed himself in after footage showing a driver speeding across a pedestrian crossing while four children were using it , went viral .
Jason Payne tried to stop the white Seat vehicle by shouting and banging on the bonnet but it continued to speed over the crossing on Green Lane , Castle Bromwich on May 4 , narrowly missing one of the children .
West Midlands Police made several appeals for information following the harrowing incident and said it had identified a suspect .
In a new update officers announced a man had voluntarily handed himself in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 ) .
A force spokeswoman said : “ A 20-year-old man has been voluntarily interviewed after handing himself into a police station today ( 15 May ) .
Our investigation continues.
” The dashcam footage sparked horror across the city with many demanding the reckless driver is made to pay for his actions .
Mr Payne , 34 , was with his partner , Elizabeth Mears , her five-year-old daughter , Grace , and three-year-old son Ollie , and his two sons , eight year old Preston and Mason , ten .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the children on their scooters , started crossing when the Seat screeched to a halt behind the car in front .
Then it started to pull out , forcing Mr Payne to jump in front and bang on the bonnet asking : ‘ What are you doing ?
’ The driver - who was wearing a mask - was said to have apologised and said something about being in a chase but then drove off.
” Sgt Jon Butler , from the Road Harm Reduction team , said earlier this month : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a location where pedestrians are clearly vulnerable .
“ Thankfully , no one was injured on this occasion , but safety of road users is our team ’ s priority and we ’ ll gather all available evidence with a view to bringing this matter before court.
” The driver - who was wearing a mask - was said to have apologised and said something about being in a chase but then drove off .
Anyone with information or footage of this incident can e-mail road_safety_team @ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk .

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A man has handed himself in after footage showing a driver speeding across a pedestrian crossing while four children were using it, went viral.
Jason Payne tried to stop the white Seat vehicle by shouting and banging on the bonnet but it continued to speed over the crossing on Green Lane, Castle Bromwich on May 4, narrowly missing one of the children.
West Midlands Police made several appeals for information following the harrowing incident and said it had identified a suspect.
In a new update officers announced a man had voluntarily handed himself in at a police station today (May 15).
A force spokeswoman said: “A 20-year-old man has been voluntarily interviewed after handing himself into a police station today (15 May). Our investigation continues.”
The dashcam footage sparked horror across the city with many demanding the reckless driver is made to pay for his actions.
Mr Payne, 34, was with his partner, Elizabeth Mears, her five-year-old daughter, Grace, and three-year-old son Ollie, and his two sons, eight year old Preston and Mason, ten.
Miss Mears said the adults, with the children on their scooters, started crossing when the Seat screeched to a halt behind the car in front.
Then it started to pull out, forcing Mr Payne to jump in front and bang on the bonnet asking: ‘What are you doing?’
The driver - who was wearing a mask - was said to have apologised and said something about being in a chase but then drove off.”
Sgt Jon Butler, from the Road Harm Reduction team, said earlier this month: “This was an appalling piece of driving at a location where pedestrians are clearly vulnerable.
“Thankfully, no one was injured on this occasion, but safety of road users is our team’s priority and we’ll gather all available evidence with a view to bringing this matter before court.”
The driver - who was wearing a mask - was said to have apologised and said something about being in a chase but then drove off.
Anyone with information or footage of this incident can e-mail road_safety_team@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Pictures show murder hunt in woodlands after woman's torso found in suitcase

These dramatic images show police stepping up their investigation after a woman 's torso was found in two suitcases at a Midland beauty spot .
A huge team of officers were scouring woods at the Forest of Dean with the help of sniffer dogs today ( May 15 ) .
Roads surrounding Stowfield Quarry , near Coleford remained closed as the search carried on throughout the day .
Gloucestershire Police said a post-mortem examination on the body parts found had been inconclusive and the force was looking at DNA testing to try and discover the identity of the victim .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ night ( May 12 ) after a car was spotted being driven suspiciously on the A4136 nearby .
Police sealed off a scene before arresting a man , in his 30s , from Wolverhampton , and a woman , from Birmingham , who is aged in her 20s .
The suspects remain in custody and their homes have been searched .
A spokesman for Gloucestershire Police said : `` Two people remain in custody today , Friday , May 15 in connection with the discovery of human remains in the Forest of Dean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examination yesterday was found to be inconclusive and further examinations are ongoing to establish the cause of death .
`` DNA testing is also ongoing to identify the female victim .
`` Searches have continued today around the area of Stowfield Quarry , near Coleford and some road closures remain in place in the surrounding area .
`` Police would like to thank local residents and those impacted by the closures for their patience throughout the investigation .
`` Searches have taken place at premises in both Birmingham and Wolverhampton following the arrests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a man aged in his 30s . ''

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These dramatic images show police stepping up their investigation after a woman's torso was found in two suitcases at a Midland beauty spot.
A huge team of officers were scouring woods at the Forest of Dean with the help of sniffer dogs today (May 15).
Roads surrounding Stowfield Quarry, near Coleford remained closed as the search carried on throughout the day.
Gloucestershire Police said a post-mortem examination on the body parts found had been inconclusive and the force was looking at DNA testing to try and discover the identity of the victim.
The grim discovery was made on Tuesday night (May 12) after a car was spotted being driven suspiciously on the A4136 nearby.
Police sealed off a scene before arresting a man, in his 30s, from Wolverhampton, and a woman, from Birmingham, who is aged in her 20s.
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The suspects remain in custody and their homes have been searched.
A spokesman for Gloucestershire Police said: "Two people remain in custody today, Friday, May 15 in connection with the discovery of human remains in the Forest of Dean earlier this week.
"A post-mortem examination yesterday was found to be inconclusive and further examinations are ongoing to establish the cause of death.
"DNA testing is also ongoing to identify the female victim.
(Image: Tom Wren SWNS)
"Searches have continued today around the area of Stowfield Quarry, near Coleford and some road closures remain in place in the surrounding area.
"Police would like to thank local residents and those impacted by the closures for their patience throughout the investigation.
"Searches have taken place at premises in both Birmingham and Wolverhampton following the arrests of a woman aged in her 20s and a man aged in his 30s."


birminghammail--2020-05-15--West Brom and Leeds fans are delighted over promotion update

West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United fans have had their say after the EFL confirmed its plan for promotion if the season is cut short .
In a statement released on Friday , the EFL said it will use an unweighted points per game model to calculate final standings for any division which can not complete the season .
The statement read : `` In the event of a curtailment of the season , the EFL board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation , league tables to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PPG ) and play-offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place . ''
Championship clubs want to play on and finish the season with Albion trailing Leeds by a single point at the top of the table .
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But if the season is cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be promoted to the Premier League under PPG along with Leeds .
They would finish in second place with an average of 1.89 points per game .
Leeds would finish top ( 1.92 ) while Fulham ( 1.73 ) , Brentford ( 1.62 ) , Nottingham Forest ( 1.62 ) and Preston North End ( 1.51 ) would contest the play-offs .
One Baggies fan said : `` As long as we both go up . ''
`` # LUFC looks like we 're going up lads , '' said a Leeds supporter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know pump it up ... '' '' Just promote Leeds , West Brom and Fulham the 3 best teams in the league , '' said one .

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West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United fans have had their say after the EFL revealed its plan for promotion if the season is cut short.
In a statement released on Friday, the EFL said it will use an unweighted points per game model to calculate final standings for any division which cannot complete the season.
The statement read: "In the event of a curtailment of the season, the EFL board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation, league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game (PPG) and play-offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place."
Championship clubs want to play on and finish the season with Albion trailing Leeds by a single point at the top of the table.
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Fulham are six points behind Slaven Bilic's side with nine fixtures left to play.
But if the season is cut short, Albion now know they would be promoted to the Premier League under PPG along with Leeds.
They would finish in second place with an average of 1.89 points per game.
Leeds would finish top (1.92) while Fulham (1.73), Brentford (1.62), Nottingham Forest (1.62) and Preston North End (1.51) would contest the play-offs.
One Baggies fan said: "As long as we both go up."
"#LUFC looks like we're going up lads," said a Leeds supporter.
Another added: "Don't you know pump it up..."
"Just promote Leeds, West Brom and Fulham the three best teams in the league," said one.
One Leeds fan added: "Looking promising."


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Unprecedented Premier League TV proposal could affect Aston Villa

Aston Villa Premier League games could be screened free to air free-to-air on the BBC for the first time in the competition ’ s history .
Since the launch of the Premier League , matches have been exclusively on pay-to-view TV channels such as Sky Sports .
However , in an unprecedented move , The Times report that the BBC could be handed some of the remaining 92 fixtures so that fans who will not be allowed to attend can still watch .
Of these , 47 have already been allocated for TV coverage and the plan would mean the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the main rights holder Sky , with BT Sport also getting some extra games , plus a few live matches being given to the BBC and Amazon , who are also rights holders .
The report states that government and broadcasting industry insiders have confirmed that the option of giving a handful of matches to the BBC is “ very much on the table ” .
The draft plan for televising games will be outlined to Premier League chairmen at a video-conference meeting of the top-flight clubs on Monday .
Of the 45 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky , eight to BT Sport and five split between the BBC and Amazon .
It is understood that clubs ’ determination not to use neutral grounds , led by Villa and chief executive Christian Purslow , has increased the government ’ s determination that some of the matches should be on free-to-air television .
As previously reported , Sky and BT Sport could use their YouTube channels to show matches without charging viewers , but the BBC option would take that to another level .

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Aston Villa Premier League games could be screened free to air free-to-air on the BBC for the first time in the competition’s history.
Since the launch of the Premier League, matches have been exclusively on pay-to-view TV channels such as Sky Sports.
However, in an unprecedented move, The Times report that the BBC could be handed some of the remaining 92 fixtures so that fans who will not be allowed to attend can still watch.
Of these, 47 have already been allocated for TV coverage and the plan would mean the majority of the remaining 45 given to the main rights holder Sky, with BT Sport also getting some extra games, plus a few live matches being given to the BBC and Amazon, who are also rights holders.
The report states that government and broadcasting industry insiders have confirmed that the option of giving a handful of matches to the BBC is “very much on the table”.
The draft plan for televising games will be outlined to Premier League chairmen at a video-conference meeting of the top-flight clubs on Monday.
Of the 45 unallocated matches, 32 would go to Sky, eight to BT Sport and five split between the BBC and Amazon.
It is understood that clubs’ determination not to use neutral grounds, led by Villa and chief executive Christian Purslow, has increased the government’s determination that some of the matches should be on free-to-air television.
As previously reported, Sky and BT Sport could use their YouTube channels to show matches without charging viewers, but the BBC option would take that to another level.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Manchester United have Raul Jimenez transfer 'problem' - reports

Manchester United are facing a 'problem ' in their pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers Raul Jimenez , according to reports .
Jimenez has excelled in the Premier League and Europa League this season , scoring 22 goals in his first campaign as a permanent Wolves player .
His loan from Benfica was upgraded for £32.6m last year after netting 17 times for Nuno Espirito Santo 's side .
He is being linked with a move away from Molineux ahead of the next transfer window and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be an admirer .
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The newspaper claims the fact that Jimenez does n't have a release clause is a problem for United and adds it would take up to €100m ( £89m ) to complete a deal .
A cheaper option is named as Benfica 's Carlos Vinicius , who is valued at around €60m ( £53m ) by the Primeira Liga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his future earlier this month and while insisting he is ‘ open to whatever comes ’ the 29-year-old said he takes little notice of the regular gossip , which has also seen the likes of Tottenham , Real Madrid and Barcelona mentioned as potential destinations .
“ I find out [ about the links with other clubs ] through social media , ” Jimenez said .
“ They have already put me at Real Madrid , Chelsea , Manchester United , Arsenal and every day comes out a new team that want [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be calm .
If they are talking about me it is because I am doing things well ; I would like to continue in England .
I am happy , adapted and I like the idea [ of staying in the Premier League ] .
“ If you tell me that tomorrow an offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona comes , it is obvious that you do not let such an opportunity go .
But if I stay here I am fighting to qualify for the Champions League , for important @ @ @

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Manchester United are facing a 'problem' in their pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers Raul Jimenez, according to reports.
Jimenez has excelled in the Premier League and Europa League this season, scoring 22 goals in his first campaign as a permanent Wolves player.
His loan from Benfica was upgraded for £32.6m last year after netting 17 times for Nuno Espirito Santo's side.
He is being linked with a move away from Molineux ahead of the next transfer window and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be an admirer.
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But Record in Portugal (via Sport Witness) reports United may not be able to afford him and could look elsewhere.
The newspaper claims the fact that Jimenez doesn't have a release clause is a problem for United and adds it would take up to €100m (£89m) to complete a deal.
A cheaper option is named as Benfica's Carlos Vinicius, who is valued at around €60m (£53m) by the Primeira Liga club.
Jimenez addressed the speculation surrounding his future earlier this month and while insisting he is ‘open to whatever comes’ the 29-year-old said he takes little notice of the regular gossip, which has also seen the likes of Tottenham, Real Madrid and Barcelona mentioned as potential destinations.
“I find out [about the links with other clubs] through social media,” Jimenez said. “They have already put me at Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and every day comes out a new team that want [to sign] me.
“I have to be calm. If they are talking about me it is because I am doing things well; I would like to continue in England. I am happy, adapted and I like the idea [of staying in the Premier League].
“If you tell me that tomorrow an offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona comes, it is obvious that you do not let such an opportunity go. But if I stay here I am fighting to qualify for the Champions League, for important things."


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Spain extends holiday ban for travellers in strict new measures

The Spanish government has extended the ban on British holidaymakers .
The Olive Press , a newspaper for expats living in Spain , reports that the country has banned non EU citizens into the country until June 15 .
Officials have barred everyone apart from Spanish citizens , frontier workers and anyone who have essential reasons to come into Spain .
The new order also closes all land borders with the country 's territories that border Morocco - Ceuta and Mellila .
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against all but essential travel but British travellers who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a green residency certificates should not attempt to enter Spain .
Reeling from the devastation of the Coronavirus outbreak , Spain had already introduced a series of travel restrictions .
At the time the previous restrictions were announced , the tourism minister hinted that there would be even more stringent travel checks put in place .
Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto told local newspaper El Pais : `` We have to guarantee , when international tourism opens , that the person who comes to Spain is a safe person ... '' The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the evolution of the health crisis .
Therefore , I do not have the solution of when [ they will be able to open ] .
`` On how you will be able to enjoy our beaches , we are defining different scenarios . ''
`` It is very important that the sanitary recommendations are maintained , we are going to have to internalise what we are already doing now , hand washing , social distancing ... even on the beaches .
`` Those patterns will be in our day to day for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a step back . ''
Spain has had more than 200,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and over 23,000 reported deaths , although the rate has declined after weeks of lockdown .
As measures have now relaxed , the country have begun to shop in small establishments and enjoy a meal in restaurants with outdoor seating .
But until there is little risk of Covid -19 , the government is on high alert - limiting entry to five airports and eight ports .
The airports are Barajas in Madrid , El Prat in Barcelona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Málaga-Costa del Sol and Palma de Mallorca in the Balearics .
Barcelona , Bilbao , Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Malaga , Palma , Tenerife , Valencia and Vigo are the ports of entry .
From today , Friday , May 15 , all overseas travellers , including Spanish nationals and residents , will be required to go into a 14 day quarantine .
Travellers can now only enter Spain under the following circumstances : • They are registered as a resident of Spain or they are travelling back to their residence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• They are the spouse or legally recognised partner of a Spanish citizen .
They can also bring dependant children and grandparents related to said marriage .
• They are carers for the sick or elderly who are travelling to or from work .
• They are working as a transporter of essential goods • They are air stewards or essential flight personnel on diplomatic , consular , military or humanitarian missions .
• They are travelling due to family reasons of the utmost urgency .
• They are allowed to enter @ @ @ @ @

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The Spanish government has extended the ban on British holidaymakers.
The Olive Press, a newspaper for expats living in Spain, reports that the country has banned non EU citizens into the country until June 15.
Officials have barred everyone apart from Spanish citizens, frontier workers and anyone who have essential reasons to come into Spain.
The new order also closes all land borders with the country's territories that border Morocco - Ceuta and Mellila.
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against all but essential travel but British travellers who are not resident and/or are not in possession of a green residency certificates should not attempt to enter Spain.
Reeling from the devastation of the Coronavirus outbreak, Spain had already introduced a series of travel restrictions.
At the time the previous restrictions were announced, the tourism minister hinted that there would be even more stringent travel checks put in place.
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Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto told local newspaper El Pais: "We have to guarantee, when international tourism opens, that the person who comes to Spain is a safe person..."The issue of borders will be accompanied by the evolution of the health crisis. Therefore, I do not have the solution of when [they will be able to open]."On how you will be able to enjoy our beaches, we are defining different scenarios."
"It is very important that the sanitary recommendations are maintained, we are going to have to internalise what we are already doing now, hand washing, social distancing ... even on the beaches.
"Those patterns will be in our day to day for a time, you cannot take a step back."
Spain has had more than 200,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and over 23,000 reported deaths, although the rate has declined after weeks of lockdown.
As measures have now relaxed, the country have begun to shop in small establishments and enjoy a meal in restaurants with outdoor seating.
But until there is little risk of Covid -19, the government is on high alert - limiting entry to five airports and eight ports.
The airports are Barajas in Madrid, El Prat in Barcelona, Gran Canaria in the Canaries, Málaga-Costa del Sol and Palma de Mallorca in the Balearics.
Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Malaga, Palma, Tenerife, Valencia and Vigo are the ports of entry.
From today, Friday, May 15, all overseas travellers, including Spanish nationals and residents, will be required to go into a 14 day quarantine.
Travellers can now only enter Spain under the following circumstances:


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Tributes paid to East End Foods 'legend' Don Wouhra

Tributes have been paid following the death of Don Wouhra , one of the founders of East End Foods and a leading business figure in the city .
Mr Wouhra died on Sunday , May 10 , after suffering from a recent illness .
The father-of-two was the youngest of the five brothers who established East Ends Foods Spice Manufacturing in West Bromwich and the cash and carry wing of the business in Birmingham .
Mr Wouhra was one most popular figures in the wholesale trade and known for his hard work , caring nature and “ strong family values.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ JustGiving Page to raise money for the medical staff at Good Hope Hospital in thanks of the `` brilliant and relentless '' care they provided for him ( to donate , click here ) The page says : “ Darshan ( Don ) was sadly taken away from us on Sunday 10 May leaving us all in shock and mourning .
“ Don was a kind , generous and larger than life character .
Anytime you visited Don you learnt to arrive with an empty stomach , as he loved to cook and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Don loved and lived for his work at East End Foods and was well known and respected by many people in the business .
“ Holding strong family values , Darshan was immensely proud of his children , Rohit and Simran and his wife Ravinder .
“ He will forever be in their hearts and memory .
Taken too young from this world , as his legacy , lets remember the good times and save a place at the barbecue for Don.
” Heartfelt messages were left on social media from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ What a huge loss to so many people .
Still have fond memories of being driven round Smethwick retailers in the early days in the back of his Mercedes .
“ A true legend , a true gent , a true mentor and a true friend ... .he will be sorely missed.
” James Russell wrote : “ Devastated to hear of the passing of Don Wouhra of @ EastEndFoods a true legend of the industry who will be missed .
BudvarSi said : “ Very sad news to learn of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ true gentleman and a friend , and he will be sadly missed across the UK Wholesale scene.
” Martin Williams , associate director of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors , said : “ Don also had a wicked sense of humour and loved playing tricks on his friends .
“ He was a key part of the success that Landmark Wholesale enjoyed in the 90s , up until its merger with Today ’ s in 2018 .
“ Don was a unique figure within the group ’ s decision making process , being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s grocery trading committee , the licensed trading committee , and the main board of directors for many years .
“ Every time he visited central office , Don would walk both floors , saying hello to every one of the staff .
“ Don will be sadly missed by all of his many friends and colleagues .
”

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Tributes have been paid following the death of Don Wouhra, one of the founders of East End Foods and a leading business figure in the city.
Mr Wouhra died on Sunday, May 10, after suffering from a recent illness.
The father-of-two was the youngest of the five brothers who established East Ends Foods Spice Manufacturing in West Bromwich and the cash and carry wing of the business in Birmingham.
Mr Wouhra was one most popular figures in the wholesale trade and known for his hard work, caring nature and “strong family values.”
His family have set up a JustGiving Page to raise money for the medical staff at Good Hope Hospital in thanks of the "brilliant and relentless" care they provided for him ( to donate, click here )
The page says: “Darshan (Don) was sadly taken away from us on Sunday 10 May leaving us all in shock and mourning.
“Don was a kind, generous and larger than life character. Anytime you visited Don you learnt to arrive with an empty stomach, as he loved to cook and throw a barbecue, whatever the weather.
“Don loved and lived for his work at East End Foods and was well known and respected by many people in the business.
“Holding strong family values, Darshan was immensely proud of his children, Rohit and Simran and his wife Ravinder.
“He will forever be in their hearts and memory. Taken too young from this world, as his legacy, lets remember the good times and save a place at the barbecue for Don.”
Heartfelt messages were left on social media from friends and associates.
Simon Gray tweeted:“What a huge loss to so many people. Still have fond memories of being driven round Smethwick retailers in the early days in the back of his Mercedes.
“A true legend, a true gent, a true mentor and a true friend....he will be sorely missed.”
James Russell wrote: “Devastated to hear of the passing of Don Wouhra of @EastEndFoods a true legend of the industry who will be missed.
“RIP Don.”
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BudvarSi said: “Very sad news to learn of Don Wouhra’s passing - a true gentleman and a friend, and he will be sadly missed across the UK Wholesale scene.”
Martin Williams, associate director of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors, said: “Don also had a wicked sense of humour and loved playing tricks on his friends.
“He was a key part of the success that Landmark Wholesale enjoyed in the 90s, up until its merger with Today’s in 2018.
“Don was a unique figure within the group’s decision making process, being the only person to sit on Landmark’s grocery trading committee, the licensed trading committee, and the main board of directors for many years.
“Every time he visited central office, Don would walk both floors, saying hello to every one of the staff.
“Don will be sadly missed by all of his many friends and colleagues.”


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Peter Odemwingie steams into West Brom and Jeremy Peace

The transfer window – particularly deadline day – has produced some memorable moments since its introduction in 2002 .
None more so than when in 2013 Peter Odemwingie spoke , through his care window , to Sky Sports reporters about his impending move from West Brom to Queen ’ s Park Rangers .
The deal broke down and an unhappy Odemwingie was left embarrassed and having to return to The Hawthorns .
He left later that year but only after eight difficult months - and it still smarts .
He has revisited that experience in an Instagram Q & A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and also slammed Jeremy Peace for the way in which he sold the club .
Sign up to our West Brom newsletter here “ On deadline day we agreed everything , I have the emails to prove what the discussion was , ” he said , via allnigeriasoccer .
“ If I am doing my autobiography I will put things there , you will just understand how clear it was .
“ I was under complete impression the deal was agreed and it was going to go through , I was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plug on the deal because they claimed that Junior Hoilett , one player from QPR , changed his mind to go to West Brom but they didn ’ t put that out as the main reason , they just said he shouldn ’ t have gone there early .
“ Of course they knew I was there , they knew why I was in London , they pulled the plug on it because they never wanted to sell me .
“ They pulled the plug on the deal when they saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could work for six months and get them as high as possible in the table because it was business.
” He also laid into Peace for bailing out when Guochuan Lai offered to buy the Baggies in 2016 .
“ There was lack of emotions from the Chairman , he was just a businessman , West Brom was a business project for him and the proof of that was as soon as there was a big cheque on the table he sold the club and that was the time if you have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time actually to stay .
“ They give you so much money , now stay and enjoy your hobby but he sold the club and left .
They let me down .
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The transfer window – particularly deadline day – has produced some memorable moments since its introduction in 2002.
None more so than when in 2013 Peter Odemwingie spoke, through his care window, to Sky Sports reporters about his impending move from West Brom to Queen’s Park Rangers.
The deal broke down and an unhappy Odemwingie was left embarrassed and having to return to The Hawthorns. He left later that year but only after eight difficult months - and it still smarts.
He has revisited that experience in an Instagram Q&A session with the Super Eagles media team – and also slammed Jeremy Peace for the way in which he sold the club.
“On deadline day we agreed everything, I have the emails to prove what the discussion was,” he said, via allnigeriasoccer.
“If I am doing my autobiography I will put things there, you will just understand how clear it was.
“I was under complete impression the deal was agreed and it was going to go through, I was one hundred percent sure.
“They pulled the plug on the deal because they claimed that Junior Hoilett, one player from QPR, changed his mind to go to West Brom but they didn’t put that out as the main reason, they just said he shouldn’t have gone there early.
“Of course they knew I was there, they knew why I was in London, they pulled the plug on it because they never wanted to sell me.
“They pulled the plug on the deal when they saw a chance to do that so I that could work for six months and get them as high as possible in the table because it was business.”
He also laid into Peace for bailing out when Guochuan Lai offered to buy the Baggies in 2016.
“There was lack of emotions from the Chairman, he was just a businessman, West Brom was a business project for him and the proof of that was as soon as there was a big cheque on the table he sold the club and that was the time if you have the club in your heart that was the time actually to stay.
“They give you so much money, now stay and enjoy your hobby but he sold the club and left. They let me down.”


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Roads sealed off after body found floating in river next to police station

Police have launched an investigation after a man 's body was found floating in a river next to a Warwickshire @ @ @ @ @ of the public raised the alarm after spotting the body in the River Leam in @ @ @ @ @ ( May 15 ) .
Officers are treating the death as suspicious and closed roads @ @ @ @ @ popular Jephson Gardens park while they conducted a search .
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police @ @ @ @ @ of death is not yet known but the death is currently being treated as suspicious @ @ @ @ @ to take place .
“ The park remains cordoned off while investigations are ongoing to @ @ @ @ @ incident .
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Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was found floating in a river next to a Warwickshire police station.
A member of the public raised the alarm after spotting the body in the River Leam in Leamington Spa at 6.25am today (May 15).
Officers are treating the death as suspicious and closed roads in the area including the popular Jephson Gardens park while they conducted a search.
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A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: “The cause of death is not yet known but the death is currently being treated as suspicious. Formal identification is yet to take place.
“The park remains cordoned off while investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.”


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Final Premier League standings if EFL plan decides season

It has now been well over two months since the most recent Premier League fixture .
Aston Villa took on Leicester City in the final top-flight match before the season was suspended , losing 4-0 at the King Power Stadium on Monday March 9 in a result which left them in 19th place .
Wolves , meanwhile , played out a goalless clash at home to Brighton that weekend before drawing 1-1 away at Olympiakos on Thursday March 12 in a behind closed doors Europa League tie .
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Google Play Store and App Store The 'Project Restart ' proposal will lead the agenda at the latest conference call on Monday , while EFL has today confirmed it will use an unweighted points per game model to calculate final standings for any division which can not complete the season .
The EFL said in a statement : `` In the event of a curtailment of the season , the EFL board outlined how this could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the principle of promotion and relegation , league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game ( PPG ) and play-offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place . ''
A PPG system to decide the final league table has become the most widely accepted option for the Premier League if the remaining fixtures are not played .
While a weighted system would work out separate average for home and away matches because some teams have played more home games than others , an unweighted calculation takes one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far .
Villa would be relegated in 19th with an average of 0.89 PPG , while Wolves would slip a place to seventh with an average of 1.48 PPG .

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It has now been well over two months since the most recent Premier League fixture.
Aston Villa took on Leicester City in the final top-flight match before the season was suspended, losing 4-0 at the King Power Stadium on Monday March 9 in a result which left them in 19th place.
Wolves, meanwhile, played out a goalless clash at home to Brighton that weekend before drawing 1-1 away at Olympiakos on Thursday March 12 in a behind closed doors Europa League tie.
Clubs have been meeting regularly to discuss plans for completing the season.
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The 'Project Restart' proposal will lead the agenda at the latest conference call on Monday, while EFL has today confirmed it will use an unweighted points per game model to calculate final standings for any division which cannot complete the season.
The EFL said in a statement: "In the event of a curtailment of the season, the EFL board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation, league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game (PPG) and play-offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place."
A PPG system to decide the final league table has become the most widely accepted option for the Premier League if the remaining fixtures are not played.
While a weighted system would work out separate average for home and away matches because some teams have played more home games than others, an unweighted calculation takes one average based on the matches played so far.
Final Premier League table using unweighted PPG
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Villa would be relegated in 19th with an average of 0.89 PPG, while Wolves would slip a place to seventh with an average of 1.48 PPG.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--How to spot the latest Aldi shopping voucher email scam circulating online

Con-artists have been posing as supermarket brand Aldi , in a bid to steal secret information from shoppers .
The budget supermarket giant has now issued a warning to customers to look out for the scam .
The fraudsters promise a 'free £250 Aldi coupon ' is available if people click to a very credible looking Aldi page , and give their personal details .
Shoppers are being contacted via email , Twitter , Facebook and WhatsApp .
Criminals on Twitter , Facebook , WhatsApp , and email , have been promising free vouchers in exchange for personal details .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ being circulated online are fraudulent .
We advise customers to ignore these adverts and not to share any personal information . ''
What are the signs of this shopping scam ?
Bad grammar and how you are greeted in the message should be an automatic giveaway .
Make sure you check punctuation and spelling mistakes .
Also always remember Aldi and other supermarkets are highly unlikely to request their customers to share a lot of personal information with them .
And lastly ask yourself is this too good to be true ?
Yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be offered a £10 voucher ( without being asked for personal info and with the correct grammar being used ! )
But being offered £250 worth of free shopping is quite outlandish .
The news comes after we warned how a fake TV Licensing email has been circulating during lockdown .
These phishing emails are written in the the style of the TV Licensing Company .
Some of the messages demand people renew their licence immediately otherwise they will face a hefty fine .
There are some key warning signs which the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with new scams linked to Covid-19 emerging very quickly , so be vigilant – and if in doubt , don ’ t use the site : • ‘ Cut and pasted ’ text – which may relate to another business or site • Use of platforms such as WhatsApp , where messaging / calls can not be traced Cyber-crime such as scam websites and texts can be reported to Trading Standards – tradingstandards @ birmingham.gov.uk

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Con-artists have been posing as supermarket brand Aldi, in a bid to steal secret information from shoppers.
The budget supermarket giant has now issued a warning to customers to look out for the scam.
The fraudsters promise a 'free £250 Aldi coupon' is available if people click to a very credible looking Aldi page, and give their personal details.
Shoppers are being contacted via email, Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp.
Criminals on Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, and email, have been promising free vouchers in exchange for personal details.
Aldi released a statement to Mirror Online.
A spokesperson said: “The vouchers being circulated online are fraudulent. We advise customers to ignore these adverts and not to share any personal information."
What are the signs of this shopping scam?
Bad grammar and how you are greeted in the message should be an automatic giveaway.
Make sure you check punctuation and spelling mistakes.
Also always remember Aldi and other supermarkets are highly unlikely to request their customers to share a lot of personal information with them.
And lastly ask yourself is this too good to be true? Yes, it is reasonable to assume you could be offered a £10 voucher (without being asked for personal info and with the correct grammar being used!) But being offered £250 worth of free shopping is quite outlandish.
The news comes after we warned how a fake TV Licensing email has been circulating during lockdown.
These phishing emails are written in the the style of the TV Licensing Company.
Some of the messages demand people renew their licence immediately otherwise they will face a hefty fine.
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General advice to spot scammers
There are some key warning signs which the public should be aware of, particularly with new scams linked to Covid-19 emerging very quickly, so be vigilant – and if in doubt, don’t use the site:
Bad spelling or fuzzy images
‘Cut and pasted’ text – which may relate to another business or site
No traceable landline phone number
Use of platforms such as WhatsApp, where messaging / calls cannot be traced
Cyber-crime such as scam websites and texts can be reported to Trading Standards – tradingstandards@birmingham.gov.uk


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Matt Hancock launches plan to cut high death rate in care homes

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced a package of measures to deal with the shocking high level of deaths in care homes .
Latest figures show 12,526 care home residents died from the COVID-19 coronavirus between 2 March and 1 May .
And the Government has been accused of neglecting care homes while it focused on protecting the NHS .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , Mr Hancock insisted care home deaths are falling , but he added : `` There is now much more to do . ''
He insisted : `` Right from the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around our care homes . ''
• Every resident and every member of staff in care homes housing elderly people will be tested for coronavirus by early June , even if they do n't have symptoms • The NHS would provide a named medical adviser for every home • Care homes would be provided with technology allowing video consultations with GPs • Local councils will be told to carry out regular reviews of the situation in local care homes .
Mr Hancock also said that in the future , the NHS and care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` We have passed through the peak but there is still a long road ahead '' .
The Department of Health said its figures showed 33,998 people had died in hospitals , care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday , up by 384 from 33,614 the day before .
The Government also surpassed its daily target for 100,000 Covid-19 tests for the second day in a row .
In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 69,590 people .
Latest official figure suggests spread of coronavirus may be increasing The latest estimate is that the range for the reproduction rate of coronavirus – the R value – is between 0.7 and 1.0 across the UK , scientists advising the Government have said .
This is a change from 0.5 to 0.9 last week .
The Government has previously said that the lockdown can not be loosened until the R rate is below 1 .
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) said the range reflects the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of cases in care homes and hospitals may account for the figure .
R measures how many people on average an infected person transmits Covid-19 to .
Struggle to convince teachers it 's safe to open classrooms The Government has been attempting to convince teachers and parents it is safe for more children to return to school in June .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said getting children back to school is “ vital ” for their educational development and he has welcomed the efforts by many schools in England to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a meeting between education unions and the Government ’ s scientific advisers on Friday afternoon , Mr Williamson said : “ I want to reassure parents and families that we are giving schools , nurseries and other providers all the guidance and support they will need to welcome more children back in a phased way and no earlier than June 1 .
“ That ’ s why we have engaged closely with stakeholders from across the sector throughout the past seven weeks , including the trade unions , and today we arranged a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and medical experts .
“ Getting children back to school is vital for their educational development and many schools are already taking steps to welcome back their pupils .
I am grateful for their support.
” Boris wants to fight obesity after his hospital experience The Government is to launch a campaign to reduce obesity , after it emerged there was a clear link between being obese and failing to recover from coronavirus .
It follows reports in The Times that Boris Johnson is preparing a “ more interventionist ” drive to tackle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in intensive care with coronavirus because of his own weight – said to be 17-and-a-half stone before he was admitted to hospital .
Downing Street said the Government would invest in “ preventative and personalised solutions ” to help people live more active lives .
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman told a Westminster briefing : “ It is critical to understand how different factors such as ethnicity , deprivation , age , gender and obesity could be disproportionately impacting how people are affected by coronavirus .
“ Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health outcomes from Covid-19 , to include ethnicity , gender and obesity .
This will be published by the end of May . ''

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced a package of measures to deal with the shocking high level of deaths in care homes.
Latest figures show 12,526 care home residents died from the COVID-19 coronavirus between 2 March and 1 May.
And the Government has been accused of neglecting care homes while it focused on protecting the NHS.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, Mr Hancock insisted care home deaths are falling, but he added: "There is now much more to do."
He insisted: "Right from the start we tried to put a protective ring around our care homes."
He said:
Every resident and every member of staff in care homes housing elderly people will be tested for coronavirus by early June, even if they don't have symptoms
The NHS would provide a named medical adviser for every home
Care homes would be provided with technology allowing video consultations with GPs
Local councils will be told to carry out regular reviews of the situation in local care homes.
Mr Hancock also said that in the future, the NHS and care homes would work more closely together.
He said: "We have passed through the peak but there is still a long road ahead".
The Department of Health said its figures showed 33,998 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday, up by 384 from 33,614 the day before.
The Government also surpassed its daily target for 100,000 Covid-19 tests for the second day in a row.
In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Friday, 133,784 tests were carried out or dispatched for 69,590 people.
Latest official figure suggests spread of coronavirus may be increasing
The latest estimate is that the range for the reproduction rate of coronavirus – the R value – is between 0.7 and 1.0 across the UK, scientists advising the Government have said.
This is a change from 0.5 to 0.9 last week.
The Government has previously said that the lockdown cannot be loosened until the R rate is below 1.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) said the range reflects the situation three weeks ago, adding that the number of cases in care homes and hospitals may account for the figure.
R measures how many people on average an infected person transmits Covid-19 to.
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Struggle to convince teachers it's safe to open classrooms
The Government has been attempting to convince teachers and parents it is safe for more children to return to school in June.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said getting children back to school is “vital” for their educational development and he has welcomed the efforts by many schools in England to prepare for a wider reopening.
Following a meeting between education unions and the Government’s scientific advisers on Friday afternoon, Mr Williamson said: “I want to reassure parents and families that we are giving schools, nurseries and other providers all the guidance and support they will need to welcome more children back in a phased way and no earlier than June 1.
“That’s why we have engaged closely with stakeholders from across the sector throughout the past seven weeks, including the trade unions, and today we arranged a detailed briefing for them with the scientific and medical experts.
“Getting children back to school is vital for their educational development and many schools are already taking steps to welcome back their pupils. I am grateful for their support.”
Boris wants to fight obesity after his hospital experience
The Government is to launch a campaign to reduce obesity, after it emerged there was a clear link between being obese and failing to recover from coronavirus.
It follows reports in The Times that Boris Johnson is preparing a “more interventionist” drive to tackle obesity, and is convinced he ended up in intensive care with coronavirus because of his own weight – said to be 17-and-a-half stone before he was admitted to hospital.
Downing Street said the Government would invest in “preventative and personalised solutions” to help people live more active lives.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman told a Westminster briefing: “It is critical to understand how different factors such as ethnicity, deprivation, age, gender and obesity could be disproportionately impacting how people are affected by coronavirus.
“Public Health England launched a review into the factors affecting health outcomes from Covid-19, to include ethnicity, gender and obesity. This will be published by the end of May."


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Solihull Summer Fest officially postponed

A summer musical festival in Solihull has officially announced that it will be postponing the event for 12 months in response to the coronavirus crisis .
Solihull Summer Fest had originally hoped to reschedule the event to the autumn , but organisers have now shelved plans for 2020 .
Citing uncertainty about future restrictions on mass gatherings and public anxiety - even if the law allowed it - the team has confirmed that the event would now take place on July 24-25 , 2021 .
The announcement came a couple of weeks after a senior Solihull councillor told the Local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even a September date was unlikely to prove feasible in the current climate Explaining the decision on Facebook , organiser Ian Rogers thanked residents for their `` patience and support '' in recent weeks .
`` We have been working tirelessly in the last few weeks to try and find a way to run Solihull Summer Fest this year .
`` As soon as it became clear that the original July date would not be workable we rebooked Tudor Grange Park for an alternative weekend - September 18 to 20 - and began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the new dates as possible .
`` However we feel that sadly the time has come to make a final judgement call and most importantly to make the right decision .
`` Ultimately the health and safety of our customers , staff and artists is absolutely paramount and has to be the number one priority right now . ''
Summer Fest has previously played host to acts including Scouting for Girls , Busted , Razorlight and UB40 .
Last year 's event was moved forward from the August Bank Holiday , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this would mean better weather .
The annual celebration has proven a hit with music lovers , although some neighbours had complained about noise during a council meeting in 2018 .
Cllr Joe Tildesley , cabinet member for leisure , tourism and sport , had recently said that he did n't think that the rules around events of this nature would be relaxed by the autumn - predicting the start of the new football season would be put back .
The majority of this year 's acts have confirmed they want to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include Kool & The Gang , Shaggy , Tony Hadley and Belinda Carlisle .
Summer Fest , which is now in its fifth year , has confirmed all 2020 tickets have automatically transferred to 2021 with immediate effect .
Anyone who has purchased tickets to date will receive a complimentary drink voucher .
Refunds will be available for any who ca n't make the new dates , with all ticket holders set to receive an email on May 22 .
A Q & A is scheduled to take place on the event 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( May 21 ) .

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A summer musical festival in Solihull has officially announced that it will be postponing the event for 12 months in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Solihull Summer Fest had originally hoped to reschedule the event to the autumn, but organisers have now shelved plans for 2020.
Citing uncertainty about future restrictions on mass gatherings and public anxiety - even if the law allowed it - the team has confirmed that the event would now take place on July 24-25, 2021.
The announcement came a couple of weeks after a senior Solihull councillor told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that even a September date was unlikely to prove feasible in the current climate
Explaining the decision on Facebook, organiser Ian Rogers thanked residents for their "patience and support" in recent weeks.
"We have been working tirelessly in the last few weeks to try and find a way to run Solihull Summer Fest this year.
"As soon as it became clear that the original July date would not be workable we rebooked Tudor Grange Park for an alternative weekend - September 18 to 20 - and began work rescheduling as many of the artists to the new dates as possible.
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"However we feel that sadly the time has come to make a final judgement call and most importantly to make the right decision.
"Ultimately the health and safety of our customers, staff and artists is absolutely paramount and has to be the number one priority right now."
Summer Fest has previously played host to acts including Scouting for Girls, Busted, Razorlight and UB40.
Last year's event was moved forward from the August Bank Holiday, with organisers telling the council that they hoped this would mean better weather.
The annual celebration has proven a hit with music lovers, although some neighbours had complained about noise during a council meeting in 2018.
Cllr Joe Tildesley, cabinet member for leisure, tourism and sport, had recently said that he didn't think that the rules around events of this nature would be relaxed by the autumn - predicting the start of the new football season would be put back.
The majority of this year's acts have confirmed they want to play the rescheduled dates in 2021.
These include Kool & The Gang, Shaggy, Tony Hadley and Belinda Carlisle.
Summer Fest, which is now in its fifth year, has confirmed all 2020 tickets have automatically transferred to 2021 with immediate effect. Anyone who has purchased tickets to date will receive a complimentary drink voucher.
Refunds will be available for any who can't make the new dates, with all ticket holders set to receive an email on May 22.
A Q&A is scheduled to take place on the event's official Facebook page at 8.10pm on Thursday (May 21).


birminghammail--2020-05-15--EFL release statement about Birmingham City's Championship season

The EFL are still hoping Birmingham City can complete the 2019/2020 campaign - despite admitting League Two won ’ t be played to a finish .
Blues are in 16th position in the Championship , with nine matches remaining but have not played for more than two months .
As things stand their players are able to train at Wast Hills individually - and could return to training as a group on May 25 , under social distancing controls .
In a statement released on Friday afternoon the governing body confirmed the desire of clubs in the second tier is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in League Two it ’ s been curtailed - and they will now decide how and how many teams to promote and whether to forego relegation to the National League .
Further talks are planned for League One , with clubs unable to agree on a way forward .
The EFL statement read : “ Representatives of League One and League Two Clubs have met today by division where they have shared a wide range of comprehensive views in respect of how the 2019/20 season is concluded .
“ The rationale for playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a particular focus on the issues COVID-19 has created in respect of health and wellbeing , ongoing testing requirements , player registration issues and the financial burdens Clubs already face at this difficult time .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here “ In the event of a curtailment of the season , the EFL Board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation , league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game ( PPG ) and Play-Offs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final promotion place .
“ The EFL Board , whose aspiration has always been to conclude the 2019/20 season by completing the remaining fixtures , has previously stated that any decision on how to conclude the season is a matter for Clubs to determine in their respective divisions and , as a result of today ’ s discussions , the following update can be provided : “ Having considered the protocols and costs that would be required to be met to conclude the current season , League Two Clubs have unanimously indicated a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign in line with the framework outlined by the EFL Board .
“ In addition , Clubs asked for consideration to be given to suspending relegation to the National League for 2019/20 as a result of circumstances created where fixtures can not be completed .
No commitments were made in this respect and the Board will now consider the implications of the division ’ s preferred approach at their next meeting .
“ There were varied views shared in League One and it was determined that there would be a further period of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solutions could be implemented .
It was acknowledged that the need to find innovative and creative solutions was of paramount importance as was the need for decisions to be taken quickly .
“ In addition , Championship Clubs met earlier this week and have indicated that it is their wish to play on and conclude the season .
“ The EFL will continue to work with all its members to progress the discussions and arrive at the necessary decisions as appropriate in what remain challenging and complex circumstances .
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The EFL are still hoping Birmingham City can complete the 2019/2020 campaign - despite admitting League Two won’t be played to a finish.
Blues are in 16th position in the Championship, with nine matches remaining but have not played for more than two months.
As things stand their players are able to train at Wast Hills individually - and could return to training as a group on May 25, under social distancing controls.
In a statement released on Friday afternoon the governing body confirmed the desire of clubs in the second tier is still to complete the campaign.
But in League Two it’s been curtailed - and they will now decide how and how many teams to promote and whether to forego relegation to the National League.
Further talks are planned for League One, with clubs unable to agree on a way forward.
The EFL statement read: “Representatives of League One and League Two Clubs have met today by division where they have shared a wide range of comprehensive views in respect of how the 2019/20 season is concluded.
“The rationale for playing the remaining matches has been fully debated with a particular focus on the issues COVID-19 has created in respect of health and wellbeing, ongoing testing requirements, player registration issues and the financial burdens Clubs already face at this difficult time.
“In the event of a curtailment of the season, the EFL Board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation, league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game (PPG) and Play-Offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place.
“The EFL Board, whose aspiration has always been to conclude the 2019/20 season by completing the remaining fixtures, has previously stated that any decision on how to conclude the season is a matter for Clubs to determine in their respective divisions and, as a result of today’s discussions, the following update can be provided:
League Two
“Having considered the protocols and costs that would be required to be met to conclude the current season, League Two Clubs have unanimously indicated a preferred direction of travel to curtail the campaign in line with the framework outlined by the EFL Board.
“In addition, Clubs asked for consideration to be given to suspending relegation to the National League for 2019/20 as a result of circumstances created where fixtures cannot be completed. No commitments were made in this respect and the Board will now consider the implications of the division’s preferred approach at their next meeting.
League One
“There were varied views shared in League One and it was determined that there would be a further period of reflection and consultation to understand what creative solutions could be implemented. It was acknowledged that the need to find innovative and creative solutions was of paramount importance as was the need for decisions to be taken quickly.
“In addition, Championship Clubs met earlier this week and have indicated that it is their wish to play on and conclude the season.
“The EFL will continue to work with all its members to progress the discussions and arrive at the necessary decisions as appropriate in what remain challenging and complex circumstances.”


birminghammail--2020-05-15--EFL confirm promotion plan for West Brom if season is cut short

The EFL will use a points-per-game system to decide league tables if the season is cut short in a significant boost to West Bromwich Albion 's promotion hopes .
League One and League Two clubs held a meeting today to discuss plans for completing the campaign .
Afterwards the EFL released a statement confirming their plan to use an unweighted points-per-game system to determine promotion and relegation across all three divisions including the Championship if the remaining fixtures are not played .
The statement read : `` In the event of a curtailment of the season , the EFL Board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation , league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game ( PPG ) and Play-Offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place . ''
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Championship clubs wish to play on to finish the season and League One sides will hold further talks on Monday after League Two clubs voted unanimously to end the campaign early .
Albion have nine matches left to secure their return to the top flight but now know that they would be promoted under PPG if the season is curtailed .

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The EFL will use a points-per-game system to decide league tables if the season is cut short in a significant boost to West Bromwich Albion's promotion hopes.
League One and League Two clubs held a meeting today to discuss plans for completing the campaign.
Afterwards the EFL released a statement confirming their plan to use an unweighted points-per-game system to determine promotion and relegation across all three divisions including the Championship if the remaining fixtures are not played.
The statement read: "In the event of a curtailment of the season, the EFL Board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation, league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game (PPG) and Play-Offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place."
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If the system is applied, Albion would be promoted to the Premier League in second place with an average of 1.89 points per game.
Leeds United would finish top (1.92) while Fulham (1.73), Brentford (1.62), Nottingham Forest (1.62) and Preston North End (1.51) would contest the play-offs.
Championship clubs wish to play on to finish the season and League One sides will hold further talks on Monday after League Two clubs voted unanimously to end the campaign early.
Albion have nine matches left to secure their return to the top flight but now know that they would be promoted under PPG if the season is curtailed.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Tamworth rapist jailed for nine years

Tamworth rapist jailed for nine years

A sex attacker has been ordered to spend nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to rape , bodily harm and assault .
Joshua Tate Taylor , from Tamworth , was jailed for nine years with an extended licence for two years following offences in Staffordshire in 2019 and 2020 .
Police praised the victim for her bravery in coming forward to help convict the 24-year-old , of Cleeve in Glascote .
He pleaded guilty to rape , assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of assault by beating and sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on May 7 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ No jail sentence can ever undo the suffering that the victim has endured but I want to praise her for having the bravery and strength to come forward and I hope it brings her some comfort that justice has been done .
“ This investigation has been a detailed and thorough investigation by the wider CID team and I would like to thank everyone involved for the work they have done to bring Taylor to justice .
“ I am pleased that the sentence handed down reflects the gravity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life .

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A sex attacker has been ordered to spend nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to rape, bodily harm and assault.
Joshua Tate Taylor, from Tamworth, was jailed for nine years with an extended licence for two years following offences in Staffordshire in 2019 and 2020.
Police praised the victim for her bravery in coming forward to help convict the 24-year-old , of Cleeve in Glascote.
He pleaded guilty to rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of assault by beating and sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on May 7.
DS Michelle Banks, of CID South said: “No jail sentence can ever undo the suffering that the victim has endured but I want to praise her for having the bravery and strength to come forward and I hope it brings her some comfort that justice has been done.
“This investigation has been a detailed and thorough investigation by the wider CID team and I would like to thank everyone involved for the work they have done to bring Taylor to justice.
“I am pleased that the sentence handed down reflects the gravity of the offence."
Taylor will be required to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--The awkward Villa revelation Birmingham City fans should hear

Aston Villa and the rest of the Premier League will be watching events in Germany very closely this weekend .
With the English top flight haggling over the details of Project Restart , the Bundesliga returns on Saturday to complete the 2019/2020 season .
That makes them the first major league to do so and pundit Martin Keown is looking forward to the prospect .
Speaking on talkSPORT the former defender wondered whether crowd noise would be piped into the stadia , obviously empty of spectators .
And he revealed that was something he wanted to see , or hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the late 1980s .
Keown made 132 appearances for Villa – under three separate managers – between 1986 and 1989 , during which time the club were relegated from – and then promoted back to – the First Division .
And he revealed he was concerned about how quiet Villa Park was in those days .
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” Keown said on the Jim White Show .
“ Why not ?
I don ’ t know .
It was something I was calling for when I played for Villa , it was so quiet behind one of the goals there when I was playing for Graham Taylor .
“ I know some clubs do it just put a low din noise into the grounds .
We will have to see how it goes .
“ All the language will be picked up pitch-side , there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be an adjustment there as well of course.
” The former Arsenal man moved on to Everton in 1989 and his career saw him win league titles and international caps .
Things picked up for Villa too , as they won a couple of League Cups , stayed in the top flight until a few years ago and Villa Park is now renowned for being a first-rate and vibrant stadium .

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With the English top flight haggling over the details of Project Restart, the Bundesliga returns on Saturday to complete the 2019/2020 season.
That makes them the first major league to do so and pundit Martin Keown is looking forward to the prospect.
Speaking on talkSPORT the former defender wondered whether crowd noise would be piped into the stadia, obviously empty of spectators.
And he revealed that was something he wanted to see, or hear, during his time at Aston Villa, in the late 1980s.
Keown made 132 appearances for Villa – under three separate managers – between 1986 and 1989, during which time the club were relegated from – and then promoted back to – the First Division.
And he revealed he was concerned about how quiet Villa Park was in those days.
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“Are they allowed to artificially put crowd background noise into the stadiums? Have they discussed this?” Keown said on the Jim White Show.
“Why not? I don’t know. It was something I was calling for when I played for Villa, it was so quiet behind one of the goals there when I was playing for Graham Taylor.
“I know some clubs do it just put a low din noise into the grounds. We will have to see how it goes.
“All the language will be picked up pitch-side, there is nobody in the stadium so there will need to be an adjustment there as well of course.”
The former Arsenal man moved on to Everton in 1989 and his career saw him win league titles and international caps.
Things picked up for Villa too, as they won a couple of League Cups, stayed in the top flight until a few years ago and Villa Park is now renowned for being a first-rate and vibrant stadium.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--'20,000 vulnerable people could lose social care' - claim

More than 20,000 vulnerable people across the West Midlands could lose their social care without support to councils from the Government , Labour has warned .
Birmingham City Council ’ s leader Cllr Ian Ward has said front-line services will “ bear the brunt ” of a reported £10bn funding gap for local authorities in England as a result of coronavirus .
The Government has reportedly provided £3.2bn to cover councils ' extra spending to tackle the pandemic , but Labour says another £10bn is still needed .
Analysis by the party suggests if these extra costs are not reimbursed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent would need to be made and £3.5bn cut from adult social care budgets .
At the same time , the party suggests £2bn would need to be cut from children ’ s social care and £700m to public health .
Libraries , children ’ s centres , leisure centres , public parks , road safety , road gritting and street lighting are some of the other public services at risk from cuts , the party said .
The analysis is based on 2019/20 budget estimates , local authorities ’ reported coronavirus-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care budget data from the Kings Fund and Department for Health and Social Care .
There were around 100,905 long and short term care recipients in the West Midlands in 2018/19 according to figures provided by Labour .
A uniform 20 per cent reduction of council budgets would mean West Midlands councils would be able to cater for 21,181 fewer care recipients .
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward said : “ People in Birmingham will find these figures terrifying .
“ Everyone in this community knows the sacrifice and the loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we all know the enormous strain on our carers , and our friends and family who rely on their care .
“ It is beyond belief that the government is not standing by them in their hour of need .
“ Over 21,000 vulnerable people losing care across the West Midlands would be a hammer blow .
“ As leader of the largest local authority in the region , my team and I will do whatever we can to shield those most in need from these cuts , but the reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fulfil their promise and close the £10bn funding gap then front-line services will bear the brunt and our community will suffer.
” Ministers are reported to have promised “ whatever funding is needed for councils to get through this and come out the other side ” in March .
But communities secretary Robert Jenrick MP is reported to have warned that “ we wouldn ’ t want anybody to labour under a false impression that what they are doing will be guaranteed funded by central government '' on May 5 .
Labour ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steve Reed MP said : “ Carers and our loved ones they care for are on the front-line of the fight against coronavirus .
“ Local authorities are the biggest funders of social care in England – so when the Government promised to stand behind councils through this crisis Labour supported them .
“ But now ministers are breaking that promise , leaving councils with a £10bn black hole forcing 21 per cent cuts across the board .
`` Unless the Government drops those plans the front-line heroes we ’ re cheering today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equivalent of 225,000 frail and frightened older people and vulnerable adults will lose the support they rely on .
“ That would be a catastrophe for social care , disastrous for those who lose support as providers are forced out of business , and would once again fail the very people putting their lives on the line to get us through this crisis .
“ This Government promised to do whatever it takes – if our loved ones see care taken away in their hour of need it will be devastating and unacceptable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now.
” The Local Democracy Reporting Service has contacted the Government for a response .
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government has previously said its £3.2bn emergency funding comes on top of a £2.9bn rise in spending power for councils .
In addition , the Government also this week announced a further £600m to help reduce the infection rate in care homes .
The spokesperson added councils will be allowed to defer £2.6bn in business rates payments to central government , and they have been paid £850m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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More than 20,000 vulnerable people across the West Midlands could lose their social care without support to councils from the Government, Labour has warned.
Birmingham City Council’s leader Cllr Ian Ward has said front-line services will “bear the brunt” of a reported £10bn funding gap for local authorities in England as a result of coronavirus.
The Government has reportedly provided £3.2bn to cover councils' extra spending to tackle the pandemic, but Labour says another £10bn is still needed.
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Analysis by the party suggests if these extra costs are not reimbursed by central government, cuts of 20 per cent would need to be made and £3.5bn cut from adult social care budgets.
At the same time, the party suggests £2bn would need to be cut from children’s social care and £700m to public health.
Libraries, children’s centres, leisure centres, public parks, road safety, road gritting and street lighting are some of the other public services at risk from cuts, the party said.
The analysis is based on 2019/20 budget estimates, local authorities’ reported coronavirus-related costs and income losses and adult social care budget data from the Kings Fund and Department for Health and Social Care.
There were around 100,905 long and short term care recipients in the West Midlands in 2018/19 according to figures provided by Labour.
A uniform 20 per cent reduction of council budgets would mean West Midlands councils would be able to cater for 21,181 fewer care recipients.
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Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward said: “People in Birmingham will find these figures terrifying.
“Everyone in this community knows the sacrifice and the loss we have endured through the coronavirus crisis, and we all know the enormous strain on our carers, and our friends and family who rely on their care.
“It is beyond belief that the government is not standing by them in their hour of need.
“Over 21,000 vulnerable people losing care across the West Midlands would be a hammer blow.
“As leader of the largest local authority in the region, my team and I will do whatever we can to shield those most in need from these cuts, but the reality is that if ministers don’t fulfil their promise and close the £10bn funding gap then front-line services will bear the brunt and our community will suffer.”
Ministers are reported to have promised “whatever funding is needed for councils to get through this and come out the other side” in March.
But communities secretary Robert Jenrick MP is reported to have warned that “we wouldn’t want anybody to labour under a false impression that what they are doing will be guaranteed funded by central government" on May 5.
Labour’s shadow communities and local government secretary Steve Reed MP said: “Carers and our loved ones they care for are on the front-line of the fight against coronavirus.
“Local authorities are the biggest funders of social care in England – so when the Government promised to stand behind councils through this crisis Labour supported them.
“But now ministers are breaking that promise, leaving councils with a £10bn black hole forcing 21 per cent cuts across the board.
"Unless the Government drops those plans the front-line heroes we’re cheering today will lose their jobs tomorrow and the equivalent of 225,000 frail and frightened older people and vulnerable adults will lose the support they rely on.
“That would be a catastrophe for social care, disastrous for those who lose support as providers are forced out of business, and would once again fail the very people putting their lives on the line to get us through this crisis.
“This Government promised to do whatever it takes – if our loved ones see care taken away in their hour of need it will be devastating and unacceptable. The Government should change course, now.”
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has contacted the Government for a response.
Health secretary Matt Hancock MP said: “Right from the start we’ve tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes. We’ve made sure they have the resources they need to control the spread of infection.
“The further £600 million of funding made available to care homes in England this week is on top of the £3.2 billion we made available in March and April, and the £712 million we’ve made available to the devolved authorities.
“Through our efforts, we’ve protected 64 per cent of care homes from having any coronavirus cases at all.”
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has previously said its £3.2bn emergency funding comes on top of a £2.9bn rise in spending power for councils.
In addition, the Government also this week announced a further £600m to help reduce the infection rate in care homes.
The spokesperson added councils will be allowed to defer £2.6bn in business rates payments to central government, and they have been paid £850m in social care grants upfront in April.


birminghammail--2020-05-15--Lichfield Foodbank benefits from council chairman's donation

In his year in office , Lichfield District Council ’ s Chairman has raised funds for his chosen charity , @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t give the money to Lichfield Foodbank in person , Councillor Joe Powell @ @ @ @ @ Council , was keen to donate the money now to help support the charity ’ @ @ @ @ @ Powell said : “ I was really touched by how appreciative Lichfield Foodbank were for @ @ @ @ @ know their role has never been so important during the coronavirus outbreak .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ been able to help contribute towards their efforts and I ’ d like to thank @ @ @ @ @ chosen charity over the last year .
“ We have such a supportive network across @ @ @ @ @ and it always impresses me how much time and effort people give to good causes.
@ @ @ @ @ about Lichfield Foodbank , visit www.lichfield.foodbank.org.uk .

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In his year in office, Lichfield District Council’s Chairman has raised funds for his chosen charity, Lichfield Foodbank.
Although he couldn’t give the money to Lichfield Foodbank in person, Councillor Joe Powell, Chairman of Lichfield District Council, was keen to donate the money now to help support the charity’s valuable work.
Councillor Powell said: “I was really touched by how appreciative Lichfield Foodbank were for the donation, and I know their role has never been so important during the coronavirus outbreak.
“I am just pleased to have been able to help contribute towards their efforts and I’d like to thank everyone who donated towards my chosen charity over the last year.
“We have such a supportive network across Lichfield and the district, and it always impresses me how much time and effort people give to good causes.”
To find out more about Lichfield Foodbank, visit www.lichfield.foodbank.org.uk.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Police officer suspended after man is injured during arrest

A police officer has been suspended from duty after a man was injured while being arrested over an alleged shop theft in Digbeth .
An investigation is being carried out following the incident which took on last Thursday , May 14 , at a shop in Allison Street .
West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of theft at a shop just before 1.30pm .
A man , in his 30s , allegedly resisted arrest , resulting in an officer being injured .
The force said that , during his arrest , the man sustained a fractured ankle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the incident has been reviewed and the force 's professional standards department has referred the matter to the Independent Office of Police Conduct ( IOPC ) for investigation .
It has suspended the officer while an investigation is carried out .
West Midlands Police released a full statement which said : `` A police officer has been suspended from duty following an incident in Birmingham on Thursday ( 14 May ) .
`` Officers responded to reports of theft at a shop in Allison Street , Digbeth , just before 1.30pm where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegedly resisted arrest , resulting in an officer being injured .
`` During his arrest the man sustained a fractured ankle and was taken to hospital .
`` Having reviewed the use of force by one of the officers involved , our Professional Standards Department has referred the matter to the Independent Office of Police Conduct ( IOPC ) for investigation and that officer has been suspended . ''

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A police officer has been suspended from duty after a man was injured while being arrested over an alleged shop theft in Digbeth.
An investigation is being carried out following the incident which took on last Thursday, May 14, at a shop in Allison Street.
West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of theft at a shop just before 1.30pm.
A man, in his 30s, allegedly resisted arrest, resulting in an officer being injured. The force said that, during his arrest, the man sustained a fractured ankle and was taken to hospital.
Footage of the incident has been reviewed and the force's professional standards department has referred the matter to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation.
It has suspended the officer while an investigation is carried out.
West Midlands Police released a full statement which said: "A police officer has been suspended from duty following an incident in Birmingham on Thursday (14 May).
"Officers responded to reports of theft at a shop in Allison Street, Digbeth, just before 1.30pm where a man, in his 30s, allegedly resisted arrest, resulting in an officer being injured.
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"During his arrest the man sustained a fractured ankle and was taken to hospital.
"Having reviewed the use of force by one of the officers involved, our Professional Standards Department has referred the matter to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation and that officer has been suspended."